Urban revitalization in central and inner parts of (post-socialist) cities: conditions and consequences.
2009
Abstract
Urban revitalization belongs to frequently debated themes in the Western literature. Although similar processes are taking place in post-socialist cities, the context for revitalization significantly differs.
After defining urban revitalization the paper depicts the conditions for regeneration in Central and East European cities and discusses how they vary from the West European perspective. Distinct circumstances at national and local level influence not only the dynamics of revitalization, but also determine the effects for changing neighbourhoods.
Hence a discussion of revitalization outcomes in central and inner neighbourhoods of post-socialist cities follows.