Urban Competitiveness : Policies for Dynamic Cities

Following publication of the government's White Paper on cities (2000), the question of what makes some cities more successful than others has become an increasingly important policy issue. This topical book tackles this question from differing perspectives. Although previous work has explored particular facets of competitiveness, this volume is the first to do so in a systematic way that combines theory, evidence and policy implications. Bringing together leading experts on urban economic performance, it provides a new look at the issue of urban competitiveness and offers new insights into the factors that shape competitiveness. Introduction The knowledge base and the competitive city Linking competitiveness and cohesion Competitiveness and the social fabric The property sector and its role in shaping urban competitiveness Long-run trends in the competitiveness of British cities Dimensions of city competitiveness Innovation and clustering in the London metropolitan region Locating the competitive city in England The enhancement of urban economic competitiveness Urban networks and the new economy Policies to uncover the competitive advantages of America’s distressed cities Managing urban development Conclusions and policy implications Index Untitled Untitled Untitled The question of what makes some cities more successful than others has become an increasingly important policy issue. This topical book is the first to explore facets of competitiveness in a systematic way that combines theory, evidence and policy implications. Bringing together leading experts on urban economic performance, it provides a new look at the issue of urban competitiveness The factors that make some cities more successful has become an increasingly important policy issue. This book is the first to explore facets of competitiveness in a systematic way that combines theory, evidence and policy implications. Bringing together experts on urban economic performance, it provides a new look at urban competitiveness. This title explores facets of competitiveness in a systematic way that combines theory, evidence and policy implications. Bringing together leading experts on urban economic performance, it provides a new look at the issue of urban competitiveness.