topic overview
term:
definition:
spatial development
theme: Processesdefinition:
"Spatial development refers to the evolution of territories in all their dimensions (economic, social, environmental, physical).
The observation of spatial development (for instance in the context of the ESPON programme), the realisation of analyses of spatial development trends and of foresight studies on spatial development are activities necessary for the preparation of spatial development policies."
CEMAT Glossary of key expressions used in spatial development policies in Europe; 14 CEMAT (2006) 6, Strasbourg 24 January 2007, p. 15
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national definition pages:
Norway -> Fylkesplan
Belarus -> Пространственное развитие
Estonia -> ruumiline areng
Latvia -> telpiskā attīstība



