LA Ciudad europea como concepto transdisciplinario: Contradicciones y potenciales

Abstract

In this article I argue that the model of the European City can only provide a valuable perspective for urban development and geographical analyses if it is seen as an holistic concept which combines different disciplines like sociology, political sciences or urban design. In addition the concept needs adjustments, as it gives only limited answers to actual urban challenges like migration or demographic changes and promotes therefore a backward-looking concept which does not help to overcome the problems of cities in Europe and elsewhere.