“Station area development as a catalyst for regeneration in shrinking mid-sized cities”
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2025-08-02
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Urban shrinkage poses a significant challenge for cities across Europe, characterised by population decline and weakening economic activities. This thesis investigated the potential of station area development as a strategic tool for urban regeneration in mid-sized shrinking Dutch cities, thereby providing an evidence-based foundation for analytic generalising to a broader theory. Through a multi-case study approach, this research analysed eight cities using qualitative methods, including data collection protocol and the necessary condition proposition pattern matching technique.
The finding shows station area developments can aid the regeneration of shrinking mid-sized cities under certain conditions. Firstly, all components must be applied and intercorrelation, whereby a uniform concentration is pursued, except for contextual interests. Secondly, the mindset of the development perspective must be aligned in a positive, futuristic direction, with a realistic approach and based on analytical research, and finally, the contextual central location of the station area is surrounded by urbanity and can create a connection between the station areas and the centre(s).
This study contributes to a better understanding of how transit-oriented station area development can be tailored to support urban transformation in shrinking mid-sized cities. It calls for context-sensitive, holistic approach with development zones, while avoiding generic, one-size-fits-all planning models.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen