UrbanGovernance

New issue alert! Cutting-edge research on sustainable cities and energy transition, participatory urban planning, resilient mega-sport events, digital civic engagement, and global urban governance challenges. Read now 👇 sciencedirect.com/journal/ur… #UrbanGovernance

What really influences farmers’ sense of participation when their land is expropriated? A new study from Ethiopia, shows education, compensation expectations and meeting timing can actually lower perceived participation. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

New #UrbanGovernance research on participatory urban planning in Saudi Arabia: Despite Vision 2030 reforms, local authorities still struggle with transparency, responsiveness and genuine collaboration. sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #ParticipatoryPlanning

Lessons from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: New research in #UrbanGovernance reveals how resilient governance evolved from rigid control to adaptive planning, flexible coordination and sustainable legacies for mega-sport events. doi.org/10.1016/j.ugj.2025.0… #ResilientGovernance

Does financial stability speed up the shift to clean energy? A new study in #UrbanGovernance unravels the role of financial stability and smart urbanization in driving renewable energy consumption in BRICS countries. doi.org/10.1016/j.ugj.2025.0… #EnergyTransition #SustainableCities

Are our ‘age-friendly’ cities truly friendly in everyday life? A new study in #UrbanGovernance shows how social support, physical limitations, finances and coping strategies shape how older residents actually experience age-friendliness. sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #AgefriendlyCity

Can ‘lake rejuvenation’ actually deepen inequality? A new article in #UrbanGovernance shows how restoration projects drive lakeside gentrification—displacing livelihoods while turning commons into elite leisure spaces. #UrbanCommons #GreenGentrification sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Is the affordable housing crisis linked to weak policies? New research highlights bureaucratic hurdles, limited recycled material use, & calls for targeted subsidies, streamlined admin, & public-private partnerships to boost sustainability & affordability. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Many cities declare a climate emergency—but how do they turn words into action? A new article in #UrbanGovernance offers a practical framework linking climate strategy, institutional capacity and citizen engagement, with health at the centre. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Rethinking participation in urban planning: a new framework moves beyond the classic ‘ladder’ to spotlight legal obligation, civic attitude, and grassroots activism. Real influence means challenging power, not just checking the box. #UrbanGovernance sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

How do cities thrive? New research in #UrbanGovernance uncovers a virtuous cycle: cooperation among stakeholders boosts their influence and leads to more collaboration. Discover insights from Brazilian cities on creating inclusive urban governance. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Exploring how Urban Living Labs drive sustainable urban innovation with the Quintuple Helix Model. A key perspective on integrating academia, industry, gov, civil society & environment for resilient, inclusive smart cities. sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #UrbanGovernance #Innovation

AI is revolutionizing public administration worldwide—but challenges like bias, transparency & accountability remain. Our article in #UrbanGovernance offers a roadmap for ethical, intelligent AI governance in the public sector. sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #AIgovernance #Egovernance

How can fragmented cities tackle today’s biggest challenges? A new study in #UrbanGovernance traces 70 years of metropolitan collaboration, revealing how coalitions, crises, and leadership shape real regional impact. Read 👇sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

New issue alert! Issue 4 of Urban Governance — featuring cutting-edge research on collaborative & participatory governance, urban sustainability, infrastructure, public services, housing, and global urban governance challenges. Read now sciencedirect.com/journal/ur… #UrbanGovernance

Call for Papers! Join us at the 3rd Global Urban Governance and Policy Conference (2nd Round) 📅 June 29-30, 2025 | 📍 Shanghai, China 🎯 Urban Governance Innovation & Sustainable Development in the Era of AI 📌 For more details ciug.sjtu.edu.cn/En/Show?w=1…

🎉 Congratulations to Naim Kapucu, Yue ‘Gurt’ Ge, Yago Martín, and Zoe Williamson on their article in #UrbanGovernance, now recognized as one of the top-cited open-access articles in #UrbanStudiesandPlanning. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

📢 The 2024 New Issue of #UrbanGovernance (Volume 4, Issue 2) is out now! sciencedirect.com/journal/ur…

Call for papers! The 2nd Global Urban Governance and Policy Conference (in Shanghai, China on June 29–30, 2024) is calling for papers on "Urban Innovations, Artificial Intelligence,  and Sustainable Development". Abstract submission deadline: May 15 2024. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/qimM0QRvx…

Exploring the fusion of multiculturalism and public space governance in Australian cities. interesting findings on the evolution of multicultural policies shaping our shared intercultural encounters.👇 sciencedirect.com/science/ar…