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The post-socialist cities from Central and Eastern Europe: Between spatial growth and demographic decline

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This research examines two major phenomena that have driven the transformation of cities in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) following the fall of communism: intensive urban sprawl and population decline. Using a quantitative methodology to examine the patterns and dynamics of built-up areas and population in 93 cities from CEE, the article assesses their transformation between 1990 and 2018. The findings show that, while there are overall similarities in the dynamics of built-up area and population changes in CEE cities, there are also notable differences that vary by country, city size, proximity to Western Europe and economic attractiveness.

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  • Alexandra Sandu, 2024. "The post-socialist cities from Central and Eastern Europe: Between spatial growth and demographic decline," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 61(5), pages 821-837, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:61:y:2024:i:5:p:821-837
    DOI: 10.1177/00420980231189261
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