This paper is going to deal with the issue of economic and demographic city
shrinking, which is occurring in nearly every country in this world. This issue is
discussed not only by urban planners, politicians and sociologist, but is also of high interest for psychologist, economist etc. and an example of change as well as
negative development, getting dramatically worse. On the other hand there are cities
that are flourishing and seem to attract people. This paper will give theoretical
information towards the supreme place to live; on the contrary it will show the case of a shrinking city in eastern Germany.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Background
- Problem Definition
- Purpose
- Working Method
- Scope and Limitation
- Theoretical Backgrounds
- City Development - Case of Eisenhüttenstadt
- Introducing Eisenhüttenstadt
- History of this Young City
- Economy
- Infrastructure
- Demography
- Future Forecast
- Conclusion and Analysis
- Sources and References
- General Literature
- Internet Sources
- Picture Sources
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the economic and demographic shrinking of cities like Eisenhüttenstadt, a phenomenon occurring globally. It aims to understand the reasons behind the decline of this city, particularly in light of the theoretical framework of "The Creative Class" and its impact on urban development. The paper seeks to contrast the theoretical ideal of a prosperous city with the reality of a shrinking city in eastern Germany.- Urban shrinkage and its implications for economic development
- The concept of the "Creative Class" and its relationship to urban prosperity
- The case study of Eisenhüttenstadt as a shrinking city in eastern Germany
- The influence of economic and social factors on urban decline
- The importance of human capital and knowledge development in economic growth
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the context for the paper, highlighting the global issue of city shrinking and introducing the case study of Eisenhüttenstadt. The theoretical background chapter explores the concept of the "Creative Class" and its role in driving economic growth and urban prosperity. The chapter on city development focuses on Eisenhüttenstadt, providing a historical overview, discussing its economic situation, infrastructure, demographics, and future prospects.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper revolves around the key concepts of urban shrinkage, the "Creative Class," economic development, human capital, knowledge development, and the case study of Eisenhüttenstadt. The paper explores the relationship between these concepts and their impact on the decline or prosperity of cities.
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- Judith Zylla-Woellner (Author), 2006, Institutional Change - Eisenhüttenstadt, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/210550
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