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City Cluster Development: Toward an Urban-Led Development Strategy for Asia

Books, Periodicals, Studies, and Reports ISBN: 978-971-561-697-3 Publication Date: August 2008 In stock

Planning for development in rapidly urbanizing Asia requires a fresh look. This book analyzes emerging urbanization patterns and explores the potential of city cluster development in Asia. City cluster development takes into account the provision of infrastructure and services in connection with spark potentials of economic growth and dispenses with the urban–rural dichotomy of traditional development planning, recognizing that urban centers are not only hubs for economic growth but also service centers for surrounding areas. Based on the review of how city clusters form and develop, this book explores strategic planning framework for city cluster development and includes some cases of possible city cluster development in India.

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Contents

Foreword, Acknowledgments, Abbreviations, Executive Summary, Contents [ PDF: 78kb | 7 pages ]

Background [ PDF: 95kb | 5 pages ]

City Cluster Development [ PDF: 219kb | 13 pages ]

Urban, Urbanization, and City Clusters

Views on the Role of Urbanization in Development

Beneficial Aspects of Clustered Urbanization

City Cluster Development in Asia [ PDF: 357kb | 15 pages ]

Urban Corridors

Megacity-Dominated Clusters

Subnational City Clusters

Transborder City Clusters

Special Economic Zones and Other Enclaves by Distinctive Functions

A Strategic Framework for City Cluster Development [ PDF: 181kb | 23 pages ]

Barriers to City Cluster Development and Measures to Mitigate Them

Approaches for Developing City Clusters

A Road Map for Pursuing City Cluster Development Initiatives [ PDF: 96kb | 7 pages ]

Including Urban Sector Initiatives in Country Development Strategies

Identifying Potential Areas for CCD Initiatives

Adopting a Set of Guidelines for Selecting Potential CCD Projects

Seeking and Using Local Expertise

Mobilizing Financial Resources

Conclusions and Recommendations [ PDF: 71kb | 3 pages ]

References [ PDF: 89kb | 5 pages ]

Appendix: City Cluster Development in India [ PDF: 147kb | 20 pages ]