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Declining suburbs in Europe and Latin America.
Ivonne Audirac1, Emmanuèle Cunningham-Sabot, Sylvie Fol
1University of Texas-Arlington.
International Journal of Urban and Regional Research
|April 24, 2012
Summary
Suburban shrinkage, a decline in population and industry, results from shifts in urbanism. This study compares this decline in European and Latin American industrial suburbs.
Area of Science:
- Urban Studies
- Economic Geography
- Sociology
Background:
- The decline of the Fordist mode of urbanism has led to suburban shrinkage, characterized by population, industry, and employment decreases.
- Global industrial restructuring and the rise of post-Fordist urbanism, alongside Asian industrialization, are key factors influencing this process.
Observation:
- This article focuses on the first ring of industrial suburbs developed during the Fordist urbanization era.
- These suburbs are undergoing significant restructuring due to their location between central city areas and expanding post-Fordist peripheries.
Findings:
- Compares suburban decline in Glasgow, Paris, São Paulo, and Guadalajara.
- Highlights how these suburbs are asymmetrically and fragmentarily integrated into the global economy.
Implications:
- Understanding suburban shrinkage is crucial for urban planning in the context of globalization.
- The findings offer insights into the varied impacts of post-Fordist urbanism on industrial suburbs worldwide.
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