ABSTRACT
The focus of this book is to explore the complementarity between planning systems and property markets in selected European cities. Currently many cities are experiencing a restructuring process and those which retain their economic dominance in the 1990s will require more effective planning systems in order to exploit different development and investment scenarios. For many the process of internationalization will necessitate a strategic vision to enhance identity, upgrade image and market services. The dynamics underlying this process will be considered with regard to efficient management and control structures, infrastructure provision, coherent land-use policies, flexible production technologies, environmental awareness, and the attraction of both individual and corporate investment.
