This research delves into the complexities of assessing polycentric development, focusing on Tehran's city-region. Using a systematic analytical approach, we examine geographical boundaries, center thresholds, and measurement indicators over time. Our findings highlight the crucial role of...

Our study delves into understanding the bottom-up processes within a public service delivery system by studying the last-mile interactions between frontline workers, citizens, and other stakeholders. Specifically, we focus on these aspects in the context of the Solid Waste Management (SWM)...

Bei der Beteiligung der Eltern an den Kosten für die staatliche und staatlich geförderte Kindertagesbetreuung gehen die Länder sehr unterschiedliche Wege. In Berlin und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern sowie ab dem Jahr 2027 im Saarland ist diese vollständig gebührenfrei. Lediglich Zusatzleistungen,...

Economic synergy is essential in functional polycentric metropolitan regions due to their high collaborative potential between area centers and subcenters, which results in greater competition. Our results indicate that, based on the theory of economic geography, economic activities in...

We delineate metropolitan areas (MAs) in the Philippines using cellphone user flow data to proxy for daily commutes. The exercise identifies a number of large MAs that are not officially recognized, and different spatial extents for the three officially designated MAs. The urban system aligns...

This study explores what lessons can be learned from the experience of North American cities with respect to the development of new opportunities for export-oriented production that are compatible with a high quality of life in metropolitan regions. To this end, six case studies on North...