State of the world's cities 2012-2013
Subtitle: prosperity of cities
Publisher: United Nations Pubns
Published: 2012
Place of publication: [Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9789211324945
Subjects: City planning; Urban economics
Description: What this new edition of State of the World's Cities shows is that prosperity for all has been compromised by a narrow focus on economic growth. UN-Habitat suggests a fresh approach to prosperity beyond the solely economic emphasis, including other vital dimensions such as quality of life, adequate infrastructures, equity and environmental sustainability. The Report proposes a new tool - the City Prosperity Index - together with a conceptual matrix, the Wheel of Prosperity, both of which are meant to assist decision makers to design clear policy interventions.