Leading Cities: A Global Review of City Leadership

Leading Cities is a global review of the state of city leadership and urban governance today. Drawing on research into 202 cities in 100 countries, the book provides a broad, international evidence base grounded in the experiences of all types of cities. It offers a scholarly but also practical assessment of how cities are led, what challenges their leaders face, and the ways in which this leadership is increasingly connected to global affairs. Arguing that effective leadership is not just something created by an individual, Elizabeth Rapoport, Michele Acuto and Leonora Grcheva focus on three elements of city leadership: leaders, the structures and institutions that underpin them, and the tools used to drive change. Each of these elements are examined in turn, as are the major urban policy issues that leaders confront today on the ground. The book also takes a deep dive into one particular example of tool or instrument of city leadership – the strategic urban plan. Leading Cities provides a much-needed overview and introduction to the theory and practice of city leadership, and a starting point for future research on, and evaluation of, city leadership and its practice around the world

Doughnut for Urban Development - A Manual

Doughnut for Urban Development: A Manual is a practical tool created by leading experts in climate science, impact assessment, ecology, and building design. In collaboration with Kate Raworth as co-author, this publication introduces an innovative framework applying the principles of her book Doughnut Economics for the first time to a specific industry. The Doughnut for Urban Development consists of an inner ring defining social standards and an outer ring outlining ecological limits, fostering regenerative and distributive communities. This comprehensive manual empowers developers with the knowledge and tools to apply Doughnut principles in sustainable urban development. It encompasses 96 impact areas and presents a holistic approach within planetary boundaries, covering chapters on urban development, social foundation, ecological ceiling, planetary boundaries, and business design