Abstract
This short paper addresses the issue of ‘governance’ in urban regions. Following a brief introduction outlining the key features in the re-emergence of city-regions, it highlights why ‘good governance’ is such an important asset for a city-region. This is followed by a presentation of some of the various city-regional models currently being adopted throughout the world. Finally the paper explores some of the tensions, conflicts and challenges which exist in the governance of city-regions.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Sydney |
| Publisher | Metropolis Congress |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780734752765 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | The 9th World Congress of Metropolis - Sydney, Sydney, Australia Duration: 22 Oct 2008 → 25 Oct 2008 https://www.metropoliscongress2008.com/ |