[Urban shrinkage and challenges for the public health-care service].
In the 21st century, urban development is facing new challenges caused by the simultaneous growing and shrinking of cities and urban regions. Whilst the development patterns and instruments of urban growth are well-known and widely accepted, the processes of shrinkage with its broad consequences, sphere of impact and speed need intensive investigation. In particular, urban restructuring including housing demolition brings about psychological stress situations for the affected inhabitants. Until the present time public services, including health-care, are poorly prepared to cope with the new situation. To take account of these new challenges, the adaptation of tasks, instruments and targets is urgently needed. To be successful, a continuous cooperation and communication between municipal institutions and housing enterprises responsible for urban and housing development is indispensable. Furthermore, appropriately focussed scientific research results can support the creation of adequate strategies and instruments.
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung, Leipzig. sigrun.kabisch@ufz.de
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D002947:Cities; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000639:trends*; D005858:Germany; D011158:Population Growth; D011634:Public Health / Q000639:trends*; D019037:Urban Health Services / Q000639:trends*; D014506:Urban Renewal / Q000639:trends*