Einheitliche Regionalplanung für die Metropole Ruhr: ein Erfolgsmodell?
Unified Regional Planning for the Ruhr Conurbation: A Model for Success?
Responsibilities for regional planning in the Ruhr conurbation have now been assigned to the Ruhr Regional Association (RVR). This represents an important step toward giving greater attention to the needs of the entire region. This is an essential step, given the increasing competition among potential operating loca-tions. RVR, acting as the regional planning unit, will face a balancing act between individual municipalities’ own interests and the interests of the Ruhr as a whole. The success achieved by RVR will depend on its attaining universal acceptance and applying political skills. The Ruhr metropolitan area, as defined by the RVR boundaries, is far better equipped than any single town or city to maintain a viable position as potential operating sites contend internationally for investors’ favor.
Lageman, B., U. Neumann and C. Schmidt (2008), Einheitliche Regionalplanung für die Metropole Ruhr: ein Erfolgsmodell? : Unified Regional Planning for the Ruhr Conurbation: A Model for Success?. Raumforschung und Raumordnung - Spatial Research and Planning, 66, 1, 63-75
DOI: 10.1007/BF03184047