Perspectives of regional science on the „Central German Metropolitan Region“ (CGMR) – The agenda of an ARL-working group The formation of Metropolitan Regions has in general the goal to support the creation of agglomeration economies by improving the systems of networks between local units, private firms, research institutes and other relevant „regional players“ within a certain area. Such a support is especially needed for local units which are economically lagging behind, as it is still the case in Central Germany (= the states of Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony and Thuringia). Against this background and in view of the very pronounced polycentric spatial structure typical of Central Germany, this volume deals with the development and opportunities of the „Metropolitan Region of Central Germany“ from different perspectives. The focus is in particular on institutional and governance aspects as well as the question of the correspondence between the current spatial layout of the metropolitan region and the functional spatial relationships in central Germany.
