This book presents the outcomes of the symposium NEW METROPOLITAN PERSPECTIVES, held at Mediterranea University, Reggio Calabria, Italy on May 2628, 2020.

Addressing the challenge of Knowledge Dynamics and Innovation-driven Policies Towards Urban and Regional Transition, the book presents a multi-disciplinary debate on the new frontiers of strategic and spatial planning, economic programs and decision support tools in connection with urbanrural area networks and metropolitan centers. The respective papers focus on six major tracks: Innovation dynamics, smart cities and ICT; Urban regeneration, community-led practices and PPP; Local development, inland and urban areas in territorial cohesion strategies; Mobility, accessibility and infrastructures; Heritage, landscape and identity;and Risk management,environment and energy. The book also includes a Special Section on Rhegion United Nations 2020-2030. Given its scope, the book will benefit all researchers, practitioners and policymakers interested in issues concerning metropolitan and marginal areas.

Gathers the proceedings of the International Symposium New Metropolitan Perspectives, held in Reggio Calabria, Italy on May 2628, 2020 Discusses the latest research on New Metropolitan Perspectives Presents a multi-disciplinary scientific debate on the new frontiers of strategic planning, spatial planning, economic programs, and decision support tools in connection with urbanrural area networks and metropolitan centers

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Disposal of Bergamot By-products by Animal Productions.- Sustainable Attitudes of Local People on the Purchase of Local Food. An empirical investigation on Italian products.- Transhumance Routes in the Perspective of Tourist Use: Case Studies in Calabria, Italy.- Italy Testing the Place-based Approach: River Agreements and National Strategy for Inner Areas.- The "blue vision" of Ionian Coastal Rural Area.