Bodensee-Oberschwaben

Eine erfolgreiche Region fernab der Großstädte

authored by

Rainer Danielzyk, Stefan Köhler, Philipp Friedsmann

Abstract

Bodensee-Oberschwaben is representative of a type of region that does not receive much attention in regional research. The region is located peripherally, away from the metropolises and urban agglomeration areas. Despite seemingly poor initial conditions, the region is economically very successful. A polycentric structure of many small and medium-sized towns characterize Bodensee-Oberschwaben as well as other attributes, which do not allow for classification into traditional categories such as rural or urban. Friedrichshafen, the largest city and the industrial core of the region, contributes significantly to its prosperity. The international high technology companies, which are located here, have their origins in the activities of Graf Zeppelin in the early 20th century. Regional universities and the strong network between actors both within the region as well as between Bodensee-Oberschwaben and the neighboring regions have also had a positive impact on region’s development.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Environmental Planning

External Organisation(s)

Technisches Rathaus Friedrichshafen
Niedersächsisches Institut für Historische Regionalforschung e. V. (NIHR)

Type

Article

Journal

Standort

Volume

41

Pages

186-194

No. of pages

9

ISSN

0174-3635

Publication date

01.09.2017

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Earth and Planetary Sciences

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00548-017-0493-x (Access: Closed)