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This open access book provides innovative strategies for equitable and sustainable urban governance, with a strong emphasis on the key role of local governments as central actors in shaping urban futures. It provides readers with a comprehensive look into modern city management practices, grounded in the diverse institutional, historical and socio-economic contexts of Western and Transition European countries. Addressing key issues such as smart city initiatives, sustainable mobility, economic development, and regional inequality, this book equips urban planners, policymakers, and scholars with essential insights to address contemporary urban challenges. It highlights how local governments can promote fairness and inclusivity in urban governance, especially by supporting the needs of marginalized communities. Through carefully selected case studies and theoretical frameworks, the book explores what equitable urban governance looks like in practice across a range of European settings. The book highlights best practices from leading smart cities across Europe, offering practical advice for integrating technology into urban planning. It showcases innovative mobility solutions that reduce congestion, lower emissions, and improve overall urban livability. Economic development and entrepreneurship are examined from the perspective of local governments ability to stimulate growth and resilience. With particular attention to regional disparities, the book highlights how tailored policies and targeted investments at the local level can foster vibrant, equitable communities. In addition, the book provides discussions on regional inequality and poverty reduction, highlighting how local authorities address socio-economic divides through policy interventions and resource allocation strategies that promote social inclusion and territorial cohesion. The problem set out to solve is multifaceted: How can cities become more equitable, sustainable, and smart in their governance practices especially within the varied institutional realities of Western and Transition European contexts? By keeping local governments at the heart of its analytical framework, the book ensures a cohesive exploration of diverse themes while maintaining a consistent focus on urban and local governance. Through detailed analysis and real-world examples, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the critical factors that contribute to successful urban governance and sustainable development. This book is ideal for urban planners, policymakers, city administrators, academics, and students in the fields of urban studies, public administration, and sustainable development.
Introduction.- Urban Governance And Social Equity Challenges.- Sustainable Development And Smart Governance.- Local Economic Development And Entrepreneurship.
Dr. Marija Dzunic is a professor of economic theory and political economy at the Faculty of Economics, University of Ni , where she specializes in researching the social determinants that shape economic outcomes. Her expertise in institutional quality, governance, and social inclusion directly informs her contributions to the field of urban governance. She has authored numerous publications, including studies on poverty, social exclusion, and housing market determinants in transition economies. As a senior researcher, professor Dzunic is engaged in several EU-funded projects, focusing on smart and resilient urban development through advanced data analytics as well as on the transitions to regenerative economic practices.
John Östh is a Full Professor of Urban Analytics in the Department of Built Environment at OsloMet Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway and coordinating education in Transport and Urban Planning. He has written extensively on topics related to mobility, urban planning, tourism, demographics and urban economics. John has developed several scientific software of which the most downloaded (EquiPop) is used by statistical agencies and researchers worldwide.
Simona Muratori is a Senior Researcher and Project Manager at Poliedra Politecnico di Milano, where her main thematic fields of expertise are decision support systems for the environment and the land and methods and procedures for environmental assessment. She has been Member of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment committee for the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Protection of Land, and Senior Program Officer at CARIPLO Foundation, one of the most important grantmaking
foundations in the world, where she was Operational Manager of the Environment Sector. She has extensive experience as lecturer and course leader at the graduate and postgraduate level.
