The idea of sustainable development of urban areas is a part of the global model for sustainable development which is from the 70s of XX century when The World Conference of Human Development in Stockholm was carried out. Even then the belief sets that is necessary to create and manage urban areas with constantly changing characteristics of the natural system, human resources and socio-economic environment. The purpose of this report is to present the basic theoretical aspects related to the characteristics of urban areas in Bulgaria and their sustainable development in the context of European regional policy. Considering the trends in the processes of urbanization and complex challenges that face urban areas in Bulgaria, it is necessary to use some methods related to systematic and structural analysis as well as analysis of spatial connections and explore legal regulations. The survey results show the key role of cities in achieving an overall synergetic effect of policies on regional and urban development. In conclusion, it is made an attempt to prove that the proper management of urban areas in Bulgaria is a driving force with vital importance for sustainable development throughout.
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Mariya Georgieva (2015) studied this question.