Hence , metros must become a recognized actor among the usual federal - state - local apparatus .
For effective legislation , contemporary nations must reformulate their understanding of place , moving away from disparate states , provinces , and regions and embracing a network of integrated metropolitan economies .
Metros must become a recognized actor among the usual federal - state - local apparatus .
For effective legislation , contemporary nations must reformulate their understanding of place , moving away from disparate states , provinces , and regions and embracing a network of integrated metropolitan economies .