Localising Europe: putting towns and cities at the core of the future EU

This article explores the way in which the European Union structures and programmes can be adapted to support integrated local development. A focus on the local level will ensure that strategic policy priorities are addressed in the most effective manner. A refocusing of the European Union's po...

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Published inUrban research & practice Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 85 - 91
Main Author Dodd, John Alan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Taylor & Francis 16.03.2011
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Economic development
European budget, Europe 2020
European politics
Strategic planning
Urban planning
urban policy
Europe
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Summary:This article explores the way in which the European Union structures and programmes can be adapted to support integrated local development. A focus on the local level will ensure that strategic policy priorities are addressed in the most effective manner. A refocusing of the European Union's policy objectives and budget is proposed, along with a mechanism to support interventions at the local level.
ISSN:1753-5069
1753-5077
DOI:10.1080/17535069.2011.550746