Why do economists ignore cities?
Micro economists look at firms and macro economists look at countries. Places are important as well.
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Farrell Review puts place centre stage of a new understanding of the built environment
Different cities face different challenges and policy should reflect this.
Delivering change: low carbon
Practical policy solutions for city leaders to encourage the green economy
City Readings – March 2013
My latest collection all explore the significance of ‘place’ in local economic development. They explore differences and linkages between place-based and people-based approaches; between...
Access all areas: Linking people to jobs
Transport has a key role to play in helping overcome spatial mismatches between the places where lower skilled people live and where the jobs they seek are located.
A Marathon not a Sprint? Legacy lessons for London
Centre for Cities considers what London needs to do to ensure a successful Olympic legacy now that the Games are over
The state of UK housing: From safe as houses to crisis calling
This updated housing briefing offers an overview of the Government's latest announcements on housing, as well as analysis of existing policy.
“Cutting through the dither”: Government’s three economic growth priorities
The Government has announced new policies to encourage economic growth, focussing on investment in infrastructure, reforming the planning system and increasing airport capacity.
Making the Grade: The impact of office development on employment & city economies
The office development industry is missing a trick by not focusing their attention on smaller dynamic cities with great economic potential.
Land grab: will the release of HCA assets boost economic activity?
Joe Sarling discusses the HCA's Land development and disposal plan and the possible impact on city growth.