Patterns of Shrinkage in the Iberian Peninsula: Searching Common Planning Practices?
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- Nov 15, 2023
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- HAL-Descartes
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- English
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Abstract
One of the challenges facing spatial planning is the phenomenon of shrinkage in a territory, where transformations and needs have created a complex urbanised landscape. It is important to understand these transformations and the reasons and ideas that have influenced planning practices in these shrinking territories, especially in relation to concepts that have been developed for specific contexts and that have been reused in other parts of the world. This research presents a comparison between two territorial areas (Spain and Portugal) that show important similarities (they are part of the same geographical enclave, the Iberian Peninsula) and differences (levels of autonomy of local, regional, and national governments). The results allow us to reflect on two questions: Whether these cases share a pattern of degrowth common to other territories; and to what extent the practices applied can be considered a learning territory from which to extract valuable knowledge on risks and opportunities as a strategy for territorial balance.
