Routledge Empowering Metropolitan Regions Through New Forms of Cooperation

This insightful book by Routledge analyses the development of cross-border and cross-sector partnerships across European cities and regions including Copenhagen, Budapest, Helsinki, Munich and Catalonia. Through nine comprehensive case studies, the work examines the factors that determine success or failure in coalition-forming processes, addressing key questions about the forms of metropolitan and regional partnerships that exist in modern Europe. The research explores how different European regions have structured cooperative frameworks to tackle shared challenges and capitalise on opportunities through collaborative governance models. Written by senior researcher Alexander Otgaar from the unit Regional, Port and Transport Economics, this book provides valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners and academics seeking to understand effective partnership strategies in contemporary metropolitan development.