Urban - rural linkages - the precondition of balanced spatial development in Latvia | Pilsētu un lauku saiknes – līdzsvarotas telpiskās attīstības priekšnosacījums Latvijā
2013
Bulderberga, Z., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia). Faculty of Economics and Social Development
In 21st century urban and rural interaction is considered as one of the most important tools of balanced spatial development in the eyes of policymakers and researchers. The interaction is characterized by certain linkages (people, capital, goods, information and technology) – both natural and human made. This research will explore the urban – rural linkages in terms of population flows – it’s dynamic, costs (both financial and in terms of time spent) and influencing factors. Two surveys were conducted – the working age population survey (n = 1008) and municipality development planning expert survey (n = 67). Surveys led to the conclusion that there is a close and intense population movement flow from cities to rural areas and vice versa. The most significant movement reasons are visits, entertainment, services, and employment. Taking into account the fact that public services are located mostly in urban area, municipalities establish mutual partnership in several areas, for example, education, culture, employment, health care, etc. Improvements in public transport network accessibility, as well as quality of roads will promote rural – urban interaction and provide equal living conditions for inhabitants in both rural and urban areas.
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