Leading the inclusive city. Place-based innovation for a bounded planet

Hambleton, Robin

Abstract

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.

• Book Type: Authored Book
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2015
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• ISBN: 9781447304968
• Keywords: leadership, inclusive cities, green cities, local government, public management, urban politics, community activism, innovation
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/842336
• Publisher URL: http://www.policypress.co.uk/display.asp?k=9781447304968