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Competitive advantages of Central European cities in the cross-border region Alpe-Adria
Competitive advantages of Central European cities in the cross-border region Alpe-Adria

Author(s): Nataša Pichler-Milanović, Marjan Hočevar
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Urbanistični inštitut Republike Slovenije
Keywords: Alpe-Adria; Central Europe; competitive advantages; Graz; Ljubljana; survey; Trieste; Zagreb

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the competitive advantages of the major cities in the Alpe-Adria region, defined by the authors on the basis of a survey conducted among experts and leading individuals from various fields. First opinions on the international image of cities, international functions, marketing properties and rivals are shown. The next theme is quality of life, researched through housing, urban services, natural and business environments. A chapter about development projects and interurban cooperation follows. In conclusion there are three chapters dealing with directions for improving the supra-national setting and quality of life in the region’s cities, new urban development strategies and directions for improving the supra-national position of Ljubljana.

  • Issue Year: 13/2002
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 130-138
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English