Identifying Potential Cross‐Border Metropolitan Regions
Abstract
Abstract This contribution showcases visual storytelling as a tool for communicating analytical approaches. It outlines a methodology for identifying potential Cross‐Border Metropolitan Regions (CBMRs). Potential CBMRs are defined as regions where significant urban populations reside across a border. Our approach is based on the assumption that particular spatial and demographic conditions create the potential for cross‐border metropolitan dynamics to unfold. The regions identified represent a useful benchmark for comparative research and a starting point for exploring the extent to which urban and demographic potential aligns with actual cross‐border activity.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cross-Border Cooperation and Integration
Global Urban Networks and Dynamics
Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 117
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 487–490
- Publication date
- 22 May 2026
- Language
- EN