The impact of settlement character on urban development. Some example of small towns in South Transdanubia

Abstract

The purpose of the study. In my current research I want to describe the economic history and local economic development aspects of small towns in a coherent framework. The first of these elements is the impact of the urban form on the image of towns. All the characteristics that define a settlement will affect it throughout its development. Applied methods. In addition to the analysis of the literature and regulatory background in Hungary, the development strategies, urban image manuals, and marketing strategies of small towns are presented. Outcomes. One of the elements of culture-based small-town development is the built or natural cultural heritage found in towns; these factors have played an important and prominent role in the life of the settlements that have become towns and cities. Their role in urban development can also help to define the vision of the future of a settlement.