Prospects for the development of metropolitan areas in Ukraine

2025/12/22 by Myroslav Kosheliuk · 1 voice
Environmental Science · Social Sciences · #Global Urban Networks and Dynamics #Scientific Research and Studies #Urbanization and City Planning

paper · doi:10.1080/17535069.2025.2608217

openalex created_date 2025/12/22 · openalex publication_date 2025/12/22 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/14

Abstract

This article analyses the development of approaches to regulating metropolitan areas in Ukraine and evaluates the prospects for establishing metropolitan governance. It opens with a review of experiences in Central and Eastern European countries, offering a comparative context for Ukraine’s ongoing transformation. Through examining these regional trends, the study identifies shared challenges and policy directions influencing metropolitan regulation. The case study of the Lviv Agglomeration underscores the importance in establishing consistent institutional frameworks for metropolitan governance in Ukraine, which is important for post-war recovery and reconstruction.

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Discussions

• What does effective metropolitan governance look like for Ukraine's cities? Take a look at our new policy article published by Myroslav Kosheliuk. doi.org/10.1080/1753... #Agglomeration #MetropolitanG [bsky, 1 points, 0 comments]

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