Exploring the Complex Interplay of Demographic and Socioeconomic Dynamics in Urban Shrinkage of Latvian Mono-Towns
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 19489141 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Niks Stafeckis (0009-0006-7342-4674, University of Latvia, autor de correspondencia), Maris Berzins (0000-0002-5773-3307, University of Latvia) |
| Año | 2026 |
| Volumen | 10 |
| Número | 4 |
| Páginas | 211 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2026-04-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Urban Science (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 2413-8851 • E-ISSN: 2413-8851 |
| Editorial | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/urbansci10040211 |
| OpenAlex | W7154401524 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 30 |
Urban shrinkage, driven by demographic and socioeconomic changes, has become a pressing issue across Europe, particularly in small peripheral towns and semi-urban settlements that have historically relied on a single industry or company. This study investigates the demographic and socioeconomic factors contributing to the multi-dimensional decline, encompassing population loss, economic contraction, and deteriorating socioeconomic conditions in Latvian mono-towns, thereby filling a void in empirical research on urban development in post-socialist contexts. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to a set of key demographic and socioeconomic indicators derived from census and administrative data to identify the principal dimensions that drive urban shrinkage. The analysis reveals three principal components explaining 87% of the variance: socioeconomic vitality (57.1%), population change and peripherality (17.2%), and aging society dynamics (12.6%). The results contribute to a nuanced understanding of how mono-functional urban contexts shape the intensity and character of shrinkage. These results establish a basis for specific policy measures designed to promote resilience in small-settlement settings and contribute to the understanding of spatial planning and regional development approaches in the post-socialist urban transition context. This research underscores the need for context-specific approaches to address the multifaceted challenges of urban shrinkage
Human settlement · Latvian · Population · Psychological resilience · Socioeconomic development · Socioeconomic status · Urban planning · Vitality · Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Urbanization and City Planning
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| Altamente citado | No |