Author: Glaeser Edward & Ghani Abha Joshi
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2015
Pages: 463
ISBN: 978-0-19-945777-9
Source: Purchased
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development/ Urban Studies
Keyword: Urbanization, Urban Planning, Public Services, Congestion, Pollution, Sustainability, Governance, Inclusive Growth
Shelf: C1R4
Accession No: B1114
Contents: Urbanization as Opportunity, The Shifting Urban Economic Landscape: What Does It Mean for Cities?, Urbanization and the Geography of Development, Analyzing Urban System: Have Megacities Become Too Large?, Are Cities the New Growth Escalator?, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy, and Citie, Urbanization and (In)Formalization, Bridging Divides: Enabling Urban Capabilities, The Great Migration: Urban Aspirations, Infrastructure: Doing More with Less, Urban Transport: Can Public-Private Partnerships Works?, Sustainable and Smart Cities, Housing Matters, Converting Land into Affordable Housing Floor Space, Housing and Urbanization in Africa: Unleashing a Formal Market Process
Abstract: For most of human history, people lived in survival conditions, but the past two centuries have seen a remarkable shift toward prosperity, driven largely by urbanization. Cities hold transformative potential for the developing world, offering economic, social, and political opportunities. However, rapid urban growth also brings significant challenges, including inadequate public services, congestion, pollution, and crime. With the right policies, cities can become engines of job creation, prosperity, and poverty reduction. This book explores how to harness urbanization to address deep-rooted inequalities in access and opportunity. It examines key questions such as what policies foster equitable growth and what factors make cities more competitive. The volume brings together diverse perspectives on the urban experience, focusing on issues like economic change, city competitiveness, entrepreneurship, social inclusion, informality, sustainability, and the delivery of essential services. By rethinking urban planning and governance, the book encourages a shift toward people-centered cities. It advocates for strategies that promote inclusive growth, innovation, and environmental sustainability, helping cities not only manage growth but thrive. Ultimately, the book serves as a guide for policymakers, planners, and citizens committed to building competitive, inclusive, and livable urban futures.