Comparative urban governance. Future of cities: working paper
Working Paper 10
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Working Paper
Abstract
Comprises output from the Foresight future of cities project looking at the opportunities and challenges facing cities over the next 50 years. Specifically compares urban governance systems in selected cities around the world and reviews the recent history of local governance in the UK. Also considers the implications of future trends, setting out the opportunities and challenges for UK urban governance up to 2065.
Author
Slack, E. and Côté, A.
History
Foresight Future of Cities Project.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Urban planning
- Strategic planning
Publisher History
The Government Office for Science (GO-Science) works with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to ensure that government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking.
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