Agglomerations of the second order as a factor in the spatial development of the region
The relevance of the research topic is due to the fact that the development of urban agglomerations requires the definition of their role in the system of strategic planning and spatial organization of the country. The article provides an analysis of the problems of the formation of urban agglomerations and their role in the evolution of the regional economy. Particular attention is paid to the management of the second order agglomeration. To ensure the successful deployment of the country’s spatial development strategy, it is proposed to use coherent territorial planning schemes. The necessity of forming a coordinating center based on the development indicators of the largest cities in the agglomeration contour is argued.