Interdisciplinary Research Programme: Brussels Centre for Urban Studies Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Cities and urban ways of life are becoming increasingly important in the context of globalisation. In effect, globalisation leads not to a homogeneous and level playing field, but instead to an uneven assemblage of hierarchically positioned and networked cities and city regions. This has effects on the economy, spatial planning, political governance, infrastructure, demographic patterns, education, cultural production and consumption as well as ...