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City Innovation in a Time of Crisis
Recognizing the profound impact of the COVID pandemic on cities, this book explores the role of city leaders and innovation in responding to crises. Peter Karl Kresl brings together experts from across the world to analyze the future of cities and identify important ways to prepare for and manage catastrophes in urban settings.
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Recognizing the profound impact of the COVID pandemic on cities, this book explores the role of city leaders and innovation in responding to crises. Peter Karl Kresl brings together experts from across the world to analyze the future of cities and identify important ways to prepare for and manage catastrophes in urban settings.
The book outlines the significant loss of competitiveness suffered by cities during the pandemic due to home working; the closure of retail, restaurant, club and cultural venues; lower tax revenues; and reduced demand for public transport. Presenting city leaders as active agents, authors evaluate the strategies that have been devised to regain and enhance the competitive position of cities. They examine case studies from across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America, covering key themes including tourism, education, entrepreneurship and quality of life.
City Innovation in a Time of Crisis is an essential read for students and scholars of urban studies, economic geography, public policy and development. It is also a valuable resource for city leaders due to its extensive practical applications.
The book outlines the significant loss of competitiveness suffered by cities during the pandemic due to home working; the closure of retail, restaurant, club and cultural venues; lower tax revenues; and reduced demand for public transport. Presenting city leaders as active agents, authors evaluate the strategies that have been devised to regain and enhance the competitive position of cities. They examine case studies from across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America, covering key themes including tourism, education, entrepreneurship and quality of life.
City Innovation in a Time of Crisis is an essential read for students and scholars of urban studies, economic geography, public policy and development. It is also a valuable resource for city leaders due to its extensive practical applications.
Critical Acclaim
‘The book is an illuminating collection of papers regarding the impacts of and responses to the Covid pandemic and other issues in post-industrial cities around the world. The authors provide useful ideas for urban sustainability and revitalization.’
– John F. McDonald, Emeritus, University of Illinois Chicago and Roosevelt University, US
– John F. McDonald, Emeritus, University of Illinois Chicago and Roosevelt University, US
