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Urban economics by design
The nexus between urban economics, urban design, and the politics of local governance is seldom understood. Economic strategies often lack a spatial (place-based) dimension, as much as urban plans often lack an economic logic. These inter-relationships are important if we want our cities to be more efficient and our communities more equitable and prosperous. […] more...
Earthquake strengthening can be a tool for regeneration
Many towns and cities are confronted with the problem of earthquake strengthening demands without loss to their heritage and local economies. Our work across most major regional cities and towns indicates that while many find the problem intractable, some are delivering impressive results. What can we learn from them? The problem is that the […] more...