Summary:
730,000 people relocated due to highway expansion in Portugal
Significant loss of population in central metropolitan areas
Major exodus from low-density regions
Highway network aimed at modernizing post-dictatorship Portugal
Study conducted by ISEG highlights demographic changes
The Highway Expansion in Portugal
The construction of an extensive highway network in Portugal is a significant outcome of policies aimed at modernizing the country post-dictatorship. This development was initiated to catch up with other Western European nations that already had advanced infrastructure by the 1980s, coinciding with Portugal's entry into the European Union.
Demographic Changes
A recent study by ISEG reveals that this infrastructure boom has had a profound impact on the demographic landscape of Portugal. Specifically, 730,000 people have been relocated as a direct result of the highway expansion. The most notable effects include:
- A notable loss of population in the central metropolitan areas.
- A significant exodus from low-density regions.
This phenomenon underscores the broader implications of infrastructure development on societal dynamics and population distribution in Portugal.
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