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Abstract
This paper aims to offer a review of spatial dynamics in a rapidly urbanizing world. After a description of modern urbanization trends three issues are addressed in particular, viz. cities and wealth, urban quality of life, and demographic aspects of cities. The paper is concluded with various policy lessons.
Acknowledgements
The authors want to thank two referees for their constructive critical comments, and to acknowledge the constructive input for the present publication, offered by members of the Joint Programming Initiative ‘URBAN EUROPE’.