Beyond Territorialism: Europe as an Archipelago

Under territorialism (Scholten, 2000), space is divided into territories over which states exercise territoriality (Sack, 1968). What territoriality the European Union (EU) exercises depends on whether it is intergovernmental or supranational. In either case, the representation of its territories is based on the map of member states. Under the...

Not to Split Hairs: EU Territorial Cohesion a Contradiction in Terms

Amongst various territorial cohesion 'storylines', 'Coherent EU Policy' is its unique selling point. State territories as frames are unsuitable for spatial relations and functional areas crisscrossing state boundaries. However, if they were considered in earnest, states would become concerned. If this were to happen –which so far it has not and...

Features of good territorial governance in the flood management along the Dutch-German border

Understanding the planning of open-spaces in territories-in-between: Dupuy's network urbanism approach applied to areas in-between urban and rural

‘‘Networked regions and cities in times of fragmentation: Developing smart, sustainable and inclusive places"

Sustainable planning and land valuation. New forms of suburban growth in areas of the Spanish mediterranean coast

The present study analyzes residential models in coastal areas with large influxes of tourism, the sustainability of their planning and its repercussion on urban values. The project seeks to establish a methodology for territorial valuation through the analysis of externalities that have influenced urban growth and its impact on the formation of...

Territorial cohesion post - 2013: To whomsoever it may concern

Conceived as a motion for resolution, the paper considers territorial cohesion now being on the statute book, the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion, Barca making the case for integrated, place-based strategies, the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the future of Cohesion policy. The recommendations reaffirm that ‘geography matters’,...

Physical conditions for social interaction in the home environment

Workshop 3. Session 3.1: Privacy and public life Summary: The perceived liveability of an environment is formed by the apparent liveability. An important aspect of these forms of liveability is the control over social interaction an individual has in a neighbourhood. The motivation and attitude towards social interaction is formed by physical...