Extended Urbanization: A Literature Review

Abstract

Urbanization dynamics are evolving as extended urbanization challenges traditional notions of urban boundaries and expands the understanding of urbanization beyond traditional city limits. This literature review by Erika Younan addresses how extended urbanization changes our understanding of cities, from a singular urban center to the emergence of diverse urban nodes within metropolitan areas. It starts by explaining the process of extended urbanization and the theoretical frameworks surrounding it, continues with the rise of diverse urban nodes and their impacts, and ends with a rethinking of cities in the era of extended urbanization and suburban studies. The most relevant scholars discussed are Neil Brenner, Christian Schmid, Roger Keil, Sue Ruddick, Ananya Roy, Edward Soja, Roberto Monte-Mór, Rodrigo Castriota, Lorenzo De Vidovich and Azam Khatam.