Metropolitan areas in a learning society: ICT-policy in the Netherlands as an example

Metropolitan areas are often seen as suffering from negative externalities of a high density of activities and interaction. At the same time, high densities and a high variation of activities may contribute to a high level of innovation in urban activities. Various societal issues are addressed in policy-making for metropolitan areas today, like a continued economic growth based on a strong competitive position and on sustainability, enhancement of spatial quality in view of revitalisation of old urban areas and increasing of social cohesion, and improvement of accessibility of working and liv... Mehr ...