September 12, 2012

Europe's Model Cities

Baudouin, Eurozine

AP Photo

The globalization of the harbour workforce challenges the democratic political culture typical of traditional port cities. As prime examples of the convergence of economics and multi-culture, European harbour cities can lead the way in revitalizing forms of urban citizenship.

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