Transport infrastructures are complex systems for the many actors involved, their conflicting interests and for the…
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This section brings together a variety of contributions, from different geographical areas, covering many issues and aspects related to the wide range of experiences involving ports and waterfronts.
Insularità e portualità come dialettica spaziale tra apertura e chiusura
Tanto nell’ambito delle teorie geografiche classiche sviluppate tra XIX e XX secolo, quanto nella cultura (quantomeno…
The World Seastems research project (2013-2018)
Maritime flows have been carrying the bulk of global trade for centuries. They can be seen…
Polish harbour cities – 20 years after transformation
The article deals with the present situation of major Polish ports and port-cities, undergoing for last…
Urban Planning and Port Management: the changing nature of city-port interactions
Context and objectives The city-port relations and particularly waterfront redevelopments are still popular and part of…
Medi Terraneum البحر الأبيض المتوسط al-Baḥr al-Mutawāsiṭ
Mediterranean medium sized city-ports. General approach The territorial understanding is a complex and exciting task, especially…
Global ports and urban development: a presentation of the OECD Port-Cities Programme
Do ports constitute an advantage or disadvantage for cities? Why is it that various cities with…