LEADER 05007nam 22006255 450 001 9911056226703321 005 20260121120401.0 010 $a3-032-04265-8 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-032-04265-1 035 $a(CKB)45000560500041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-032-04265-1 035 $a(EXLCZ)9945000560500041 100 $a20260121d2026 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aAdvancing Urban and Local Governance in Western and Transition Europe $eEquity, Sustainability, and Smart Practices /$fedited by Marija D?uni?, John Östh, Simona Muratori 205 $a1st ed. 2026. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Springer,$d2026. 215 $a1 online resource (XI, 280 p. 29 illus., 20 illus. in color.) 225 1 $aLocal and Urban Governance,$x2524-5457 311 08$a3-032-04264-X 327 $aIntroduction -- Urban Governance And Social Equity Challenges -- Sustainable Development And Smart Governance -- Local Economic Development And Entrepreneurship. 330 $aThis 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. 410 0$aLocal and Urban Governance,$x2524-5457 606 $aHuman geography 606 $aGeography 606 $aEnvironmental geography 606 $aCultural geography 606 $aPolitical science 606 $aHuman Geography 606 $aRegional Geography 606 $aIntegrated Geography 606 $aSocial and Cultural Geography 606 $aPolitical Science 615 0$aHuman geography. 615 0$aGeography. 615 0$aEnvironmental geography. 615 0$aCultural geography. 615 0$aPolitical science. 615 14$aHuman Geography. 615 24$aRegional Geography. 615 24$aIntegrated Geography. 615 24$aSocial and Cultural Geography. 615 24$aPolitical Science. 676 $a304.2 702 $aDz?unic?$b Marija$4edt$4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 702 $aO?sth$b John$4edt$4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 702 $aMuratori$b Simona$4edt$4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911056226703321 996 $aAdvancing Urban and Local Governance in Western and Transition Europe$94530958 997 $aUNINA