Affiliation:
1. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography, Belgrade, Serbia
Abstract
Contemporary scientific literature and strategic documents suggest the
concept of polycentricity as a key factor and the aim of regional
development policies. One of the aims of this study is to analyze spatial
relations between the nodal regions and to determine (calculate) the level
of polycentricity in the region of Vojvodina (Northern Serbia). By
quantifying spatial relations in the region (using selected methods), we
pointed out the relevance of regional development policies, i.e., the extent
to which the proposed measures for reducing regional inequalities are in
line with the direction of contemporary spatial relations in the region of
Vojvodina. We have used four different methodological tools: rank-size rule,
urban primacy index, index of functional centrality, and commuting patterns
(levels of functional dependence). The obtained results identified the
existence of morphological polycentricity, but also the growing domination
of the cities of Novi Sad and Belgrade in regulating and managing spatial
and functional relations in the region of Vojvodina. These results are not
completely in line with the development directions declared in the strategic
documents. Our approach focuses on assessing the influence of the main nodal
(sub)centers in managing further spatial and functional relations in the
region of Vojvodina.
Funder
Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia
Publisher
National Library of Serbia
Subject
Geology,Geography, Planning and Development
Cited by
4 articles.
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