This paper explores neoliberalisation and its counter-currents through a six-case study of austerity urbanism in Spain and the UK. Applying Urban Regime Theory it highlights the role of urban politics in driving, variegating and containing neoliberalism since the 2008 crash. Variegated austerity...

This book offers a cross-national perspective on contemporary urban renewal in relation to social rental housing. Social housing estates - as developed either by governments (public housing) or not-for-profit agencies (housing associations) - emerged out of post-war urban renewal programmes and...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Perceptions of Cities and Rail, and a Changing Paradigm -- 2 The Parking Challenge to Compact and Affordable Transit-Oriented Development -- 3 Transit Options and the Unique Features of Rail -- 4 Easing Access to Rail -- 5 Different Speeds for...