This article outlines the value of the American Political Development (APD) approach for scholars of urban governance. Despite recent enthusiasm for APD, I argue that the tools of the APD approach have not yet been clearly articulated or demonstrated for urban scholars. By combining the concept...

This article discusses sustainable development issues in China related to recent policy initiatives shaping urban planning and design policies throughout China. The article discusses recent plans for large satellite cities outside China's major cities and discusses zoning and planning issues...