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[...] And finally, we find regional metropolises such as Marseille or Florence. The different types of urban networks There are two major urban networks in Europe, manifesting in the different countries of the European Union. These two urban networks oppose each other. Thus, we have the monocentric network; which, as its name indicates, consecrates the domination of a single city. This centralizes the country's main economic, cultural, and political powers, like an absolute monarchy. This power has been given throughout history. [...]
[...] However, the network of small and medium-sized towns, fulfilling proximity functions are indispensable to populations far from the major metropolises. Conclusion: The process of globalization is well present in Europe. In fact, the metropolises dominate the European continent. This domination is explained by globalization and urbanization; allowing a concentration of the population and activities within European metropolises. In addition, through their hierarchy, their urban network and their distribution of activities, the metropolises organize the European territory. This organization, however, leads to consequences. Notably, an inequality of metropolitanization according to territories and a socio-spatial segregation. [...]
[...] The manifestations of the globalization process A hierarchization of European metropolises The report commissioned by the DATAR (Delegation for Territorial Development and Regional Action) on the classification of European cities, mentioned in the document place London then Paris at the top. These are global metropolises functioning in a metropolitan archipelago system. That is to say, they concentrate the essential wealth and powers. In fact, they are at the heart of communication networks, but also at the heart of material exchanges (people and goods) and immaterial exchanges (information and finances). It's what the shows. document 5 since London and Paris are represented by red circles indicating that they are at the center of all networks. [...]
[...] A multipolarization of activities The metropolis is a multipolar space in terms of activities. This means that they are shared according to the territory. Thus, the strengthening of decision-making functions in the city center; gives birth to business districts built on the American Central Business District model; so that less prestigious activities such as industry are relayed to the periphery. This situation is present in the London capital, with its business district the city, mentioned in the . It is represented in yellow. [...]
[...] Powerful metropolises through urbanization and globalization An important population Europe is a very urbanized continent since 75 to 80% of Europeans live in urban areas. However, European cities seem modest on a global scale, as only Paris and London are megacities. That is, cities with a global scale, more than 10 million inhabitants. In fact, in 2014 Paris had 10.7 million inhabitants and London 10.2 million inhabitants. In addition, Europe benefits from a very dense urban network, particularly in the megalopolis. The European megalopolis comprises a discontinuous set of cities ranging from London to Milan. [...]
