NEW METROPOLITAN PERSPECTIVES. Strategic Planning, Spatial Planning, Economic Programs, and Decision Support Tools, through the implementation of Horizon/Europe 2020

This volume contains the proceedings for the 2nd International Symposium "NEW METROPOLITAN PERSPECTIVES" - Strategic planning, spatial planning, economic programs and decision support tools, through the implementation of Horizon/Europe2020 (ISTH2020_2016), which took place on 18th to 20th May, 2016, in Reggio Calabria, Italy. The Symposium is part of the scientific debate that the University Lab “LaborEst" in partnership with a qualified international network of academic institution and scientific societies, promotes on issues related to the competitiveness of metropolitan cities and inland areas in least developed and developing regions. The event has been organized with the aim to receive contributions from national and international scientific community on integrated development strategies and research according to the directions of Europe 2020 and Horizon 2020.