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Building a competitive city-region the case of Newcastle in the North East

By: Language: English Series: OECD Territorial ReviewsPublication details: Paris OECD 2006Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Online resources: Summary: OECD examines the strategic position of the Newcastle city region in its first study of a UK medium-sized metropolitan area. Covers the challenges of medium-sized city-regions, the Newcastle economy, enhancing competitiveness of the metropolitan region, and governance in the Newcastle city region. Compares Newcastle with other similar sized European city regions, indicates growth areas and directions for change and makes recommendations. Tables.

OECD examines the strategic position of the Newcastle city region in its first study of a UK medium-sized metropolitan area. Covers the challenges of medium-sized city-regions, the Newcastle economy, enhancing competitiveness of the metropolitan region, and governance in the Newcastle city region. Compares Newcastle with other similar sized European city regions, indicates growth areas and directions for change and makes recommendations. Tables.