Urban political economy

This chapter makes a case for conceiving urban economies as, always, urban political economies. While cities are customarily seen as sites having intrinsic characteristics of economic dynamism, this chapter argues that urban economies do not simply

Urban political economy

This chapter makes a case for conceiving urban economies as, always, urban political economies. While cities are customarily seen as sites having intrinsic characteristics of economic dynamism, this chapter argues that urban economies do not simply

Social infrastructure in diverse and unequal cities: Examining Civic Management facilities in Barcelona

This article offers a nuanced exploration of the notion of social infrastructure and its capacity to foster encounters and strengthen social ties in urban contexts. Focusing on Civic Management Facilities in Barcelona-municipally owned and funded

Social infrastructure in diverse and unequal cities: Examining Civic Management facilities in Barcelona

This article offers a nuanced exploration of the notion of social infrastructure and its capacity to foster encounters and strengthen social ties in urban contexts. Focusing on Civic Management Facilities in Barcelona-municipally owned and funded

Behavioural nudges in circular economy transitions: evidence and gaps from urban consumption systems

Urban sustainability requires innovative approaches that simultaneously address resource efficiency, waste reduction, and behavioural change. This study critically examines the role of behavioural nudges in promoting circular economy practices within

Behavioural nudges in circular economy transitions: evidence and gaps from urban consumption systems

Urban sustainability requires innovative approaches that simultaneously address resource efficiency, waste reduction, and behavioural change. This study critically examines the role of behavioural nudges in promoting circular economy practices within

Reclaiming the Public Interest: Cities Should Sell Municipal Bonds to Their Own Public Banks - MR Online

What chance do local governments have in fighting authoritarian austerity, especially when they are left to rely on feckless legislators at the state and federal levels who refuse to push back? Right now, we see austerity budgets appearing across every institution and major employer in the U.S. If the federal government continues to sabotage municipalities,

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