A fresh examination of the relationship between two key issues in the on-going debate on urban governance - leadership and community involvement. It explores th

While addressing the problematic balance between economic performance and social cohesion, this text presents a new understanding of urban governance, leadershi

The issue of local governance is high on the institutional agenda of many local and regional authorities throughout the OECD countries. This book explores the r

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This book demonstrates both successes and failures in attempts to get closer to the ideal of good urban governance in cities in North-America, Europe, and Asia.