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CLUSTERS – A NEW FORM OF REGIONS DEVELOPMENT IN SLOVAKIA

CHLEBIKOVA, Darina; MRAZIKOVA, Janka - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 4 (2009) 2(11), pp. 134-142

A new form of regions` development is based on development of territorial entity and utilization of specific region … unique in order to underline region positives and create maximum work opportunities. These forms include parks and clusters …

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POST-EARTHQUAKE RECONSTRUCTION: TOWARDS A MUCH MORE PARTICIPATORY PLANNING

YING, Sheng - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 4 (2009) 1S, pp. 27-37

After the devastating Great Wenchuan Earthquake occured in May 2008, China responded rapidly to mitigate the losses caused. Post-earthquake reconstruction planning plays a crucial role to the future development of earthquake struck areas. The post-earthquake reconstruction planning work has...

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SYSTEMATIC SPATIAL PLANNING

NICHERSU, Iuliana; IACOBOAEA, Cristina - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 6 (2011) 2, pp. 67-77

land management objectives. Systematic planning activities (long-term strategy), to solve problems (short-term projects …

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ASSESSMENT OF THE SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT LEVEL THROUGH THE USE OF INDICATORS OF SUSTAINABILITY

ALPOPI, Cristina; MANOLE, Cristina; COLESCA, Sofia Elena - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 6 (2011) 2, pp. 78-87

In this paper the authors analized the evolution of four major cities of Romania between 2006-2008, with the goal to compare and rank them in terms sustainable development. To meet this goal, we have choosed indicators of sustainability at urban level, grouped in four categories (economic,...

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MODELLING THE URBAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BY USING FUZZY SETS

Hincu, Daniela - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 6 (2011) 2, pp. 88-103

The sustainable urban development is a subject of interest for regional policy makers and it needs appropriate assessment based on futile instruments for research, and for practical reasonsl (planning and decision making). Even if the sustainability’s attainment is a research topic field for...

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SQUATTERS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSES IN URBAN AREAS: LAW AND POLICY IN MALAYSIA

SUFIAN, Azlinor; MOHAMAD, Nor Asiah - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 4 (2009) 4(13), pp. 108-124

Being one of the developing countries in Asia, squatters and housing are among the main subject of government focus in each development programmme in Malaysia. This article focuses on the issue of squatters and housing and seeks to present on how the Malaysian government has work towards...

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METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT AND IMPROVEMENT POTENTIALS OF URBAN BASIC SERVICES GOVERNANCE IN DHAKA CITY, BANGLADESH: RHETORIC OR REALITY?

MOINUDDIN, Golam - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 5 (2010) 5(14), pp. 59-81

Urban basic services, namely water supply and sewerage, power supply, telecommunication, road network etc. are the prerequisites for city living. Efficiency in managing and maintaining urban basic services ultimately dictates the quality of an urban government. In the last three decades,...

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CALIBRATING THE INTERCITY HIGH SPEED RAIL (HSR) CHOICE MODEL FOR THE RICHMOND-WASHINGTON, D.C. CORRIDOR

CHEN, Xueming - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 6 (2011) 2, pp. 35-53

This study aims to quantitatively investigate how the introduction of high-speed rail (HSR) influences traveler’s choice behavior. The study focuses on recalibrating the Florida-based HSR choice model to fit the intercity travel northward from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. The model...

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THE GROWTH POLES STRATEGY IN REGIONAL PLANNING: THE RECENT EXPERIENCE OF GREECE

CHRISTOFAKIS, Manolis; PAPADASKALOPOULOS, Athanasios - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 6 (2011) 2, pp. 5-20

In recent years, there has been an attempt to stimulate the developmental role of urban centres in Greece in the context of regional and spatial planning. In essence, through the recent basic programming texts for the periods 2000-2006 and 2007-2013, the growth poles strategy has once again been...

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SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES OF INTEREST-FREE MICRO-FINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION. THE BANGLADESH PERSPECTIVE

PARVEEN, Jannat Ara - In: Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management 4 (2009) 2(11), pp. 112-133

interest –free MFI in any region like Bangladesh. …

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