Topics: - Conceptually defining PURs - Driving forces behind PUR-formation; - Identification and delimitation of PURs around the world; - The spatial organisation of PURs: functional relationships, hierarchies and complementarities; - Network analysis to explore regional networks of cities; -...

Topics: 1) Regional and urban policy transfer between the EU and third countries 2) Intra-EU policy transfer and cross-national learning 3) International perspectives and comparisons: exploring the success factors in cross-national learning in regional and urban policies

Papers that consider these issues in relation to the development of smart, sustainable and inclusive places (the three dimensions of the Europe 2020 Strategy) are particularly encouraged. Gateway Themes A. Climate change, energy and sustainability B. Migration, housing and labour markets C....