Leading the Inclusive City
Author | : Hambleton, Robin |
Publisher | : Policy Press |
Total Pages | : 415 |
Release | : 2014-11-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781447304982 |
ISBN-13 | : 1447304985 |
Rating | : 4/5 (985 Downloads) |
Download or read book Leading the Inclusive City written by Hambleton, Robin and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2014-11-24 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities are often seen as helpless victims in a global flow of events and many view growing inequality in cities as inevitable. This engaging book rejects this gloomy prognosis and argues that imaginative place-based leadership can enable citizens to shape the urban future in accordance with progressive values – advancing social justice, promoting care for the environment and bolstering community empowerment. This international and comparative book, written by an experienced author, shows how inspirational civic leaders are making a major difference in cities across the world. The analysis provides practical lessons for local leaders and a significant contribution to thinking on public service innovation for anyone who wants to change urban society for the better.