The metropolization of medium-sized cities

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Focusing on the metropolisation process, this book explores how medium-sized cities can enhance their competitiveness through functional polycentric development. It argues that urban planning must extend beyond individual city boundaries, advocating for a collaborative metropolitan framework. The analysis is particularly relevant to Moroccan cities, emphasizing their unique morphological characteristics, where cities often exist in pairs. The text encourages local stakeholders to adapt to this duality and promote a polycentric approach that leverages functional complementarities for urban growth.