Cities emerge from the spatial concentration of people and economic activities. But spatial concentration is not enough; the economic viability of cities depends on people, ideas, and goods to move rapidly...
Cities emerge from the spatial concentration of people and economic activities. But spatial concentration is not enough; the economic viability of cities depends on people, ideas, and goods to move rapidly...
This paper analyzes real estate market dynamics over the past decade in the city of Ahmedabad, India, with a view to improving the living conditions of the large population living in slums. The paper combines...
This paper examines the policy options for India as it seeks to improve living conditions of the poor on a large scale and reduce the population in slums. Addressing the problem requires first a diagnosis...
Cracow a city of 750,000, is well situated to benefit from Poland's integration into the European Union. It is a city near the center of Europe, with an exceptionally beautiful environment and a rich intellectual...
What has happened to the socialist city where all investment decisions have been made without land markets? What are the consequences for the national economy? This paper presents an empirical analysis...
There is an increasing awareness throughout the developing world of the importance of improving the efficiency of urban land use. The search for more efficient land use must be pursued at two different...