With the urbanization of the world's population proceeding apace and the equally rapid
urbanization of poverty, urban theory has an urgent challenge to meet if it is to remain …

This textbook provides an accessible and critical synthesis of urban regeneration in the UK,
incorporating key policies, approaches, issues, debates and case studies. The central …

This paper addresses the increasing socio-spatial inequalities in European cities and their
impact on the possibilities for fostering social cohesion. Many policy programmes tackle …

The book investigates the impact on the competitiveness of cities developing creative
industries (arts, media, entertainment, creative business services, architects, publishers …

This paper revisits Glasgow, European City of Culture 1990, and considers the main
criticisms made of Glasgow's cultural policy as urban renewal strategy. It argues that while …

Previous studies have understood urban competitiveness mainly from an economic
perspective. Drawing on insights from recent debates on urban governance that argue for …

City development strategies (CDS) have emerged as an important new initiative in
international policy and practice. This paper considers their significance by exploring recent …

Much is being said about immigration and asylum in the UK, but little is actually known about
the daily realities of life for new immigrants or for 'receiving'populations. Even less is known …

It is widely claimed in UK policy, practice and research that high quality built environments
have positive social benefits for residents. This claimed association is, however, not …

Progressive cities have competitive advantages in capturing opportunities for development
and attracting leading edge business. Regeneration and business strategies are amongst …