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International Journal of Urban and Regional Research· 2012Q1

Urban shrinkage in Germany and the USA: A Comparison of Transformation Patterns and Local Strategies

Thorsten Wiechmann, Karina Pallagst

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Urban shrinkage affects 13% of US and 54% of EU urban regions, but drivers and patterns differ: German shrinkage stems from low birth rates and reunification effects, while US shrinkage is linked to long-term industrial transformation.

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Field: Urban Studies

Urban StudiesSocial Sciences