In recent years, research and publication activity in the field of small and medium-sized cities
(SMSCs) in an international context has been increasing. However, a survey of extant …

Empirical research on urban shrinkage is being conducted around the globe, since many
countries are confronted with the phenomenon of shrinking cities. So far, the research on …

This research examines the spatial transformations of postsocialist cities in the context of the
polarized national urban system. Focusing on two different periods (1990–2000 and 2000 …

In Europe, urban shrinkage has emerged as a prominent and concerning phenomenon. It is
affecting an increasingly large number of cities, particularly small and medium-sized ones …

Urban shrinkage poses significant challenges to Real Estate markets in Shrinking Cities and
has multiple negative impacts on society, environment and economy. Although major cities …

This paper uses an effective means to explore spatial processes and extents of urban
decline using Detroit as a case study. We examined spatial lag of X (SLX) model and its …

City shrinkage characterized by population loss is a difficult issue challenging urban
planning and regional development policy. China has been experiencing rapid urbanization …

Small town shrinkage has become a global social and economic phenomenon. County
towns, which are characterized by large numbers, diverse types, important functions and …

Spatial planning has become an important measure for countries and regions to promote
sustainable development. However, there remains a lack of systematic and quantitative …

This paper addresses current debates on the role of social capital in the context of urban
shrinkage, by investigating the specific role of informal social capital. The results are drawn …