@phdthesis{theses_frw2120, author = {W.S. Rauws}, title = {Peri-urban dynamics; the exciting phenomenon of transition. A case study of Montpellier (France)}, year = {2009}, url = {https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/2120/}, abstract = {Urban-rural relationships in the peri-urban area become increasingly complex. In order to improve the ability of policymakers to deal with complex spatial processes, this study examined whether fundamental changes in the peri-urban area could be explained by the concept of transition and to contribute to new spatial strategies.} }