The Dutch Metropolis - Designing Quality Interaction Environments

What makes a large city a metropolis? One of the principle traits of a metropolis is that it attracts hosts of visitors, whether they be business, tourist, refugee, expat, or local. Over the last decade, logistical aspects of urban areas have received the majority of investments, yet financing facilities for human interaction places where people can encounter one another is at least equally important. This book collects recent research and theoretical developments regarding the shaping of a metropolis, analysing ongoing projects in and around the largest Dutch cities and comparing them with other urban examples from around the globe to discover new perspectives.