Skip to content

The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation in the Twenty-First-Century Metropolis Hardcover - 2008

by Thomas A. Hutton


From the publisher

Following the restructuring process which swept away the traditional manufacturing economy of the inner city 25 years ago, new industries are transforming these former post-industrial landscapes. These creative, technology-intensive industries include Internet services, computer graphics and imaging, and video game production. The development dynamics of these new sectors are volatile in comparison with those of the classic 'Industrial City'. But these new industries highlight the unique role of the inner city in facilitating creative processes, innovation and social change. Further, they reflect the intensity of interaction between the 'global' and the 'local' in the metropolis, and represent key agencies of urban place-making and re-imaging.

This book addresses the critical intersections between process and place which underpin the formation of creative enterprises in the emergent industrial districts of the 'new inner city'. It contains intensive case studies of industrial restructuring within exemplary sites in prominent world cities such as London, Singapore, San Francisco and Vancouver. The studies demonstrate the global reach of development and innovation across these cities and sites, marked by clustering, rapid firm turnover, and interdependency between production and consumption activity. The evocative case studies, brought to life by interviews, sequential mapping exercises, media narratives, and photography, also disclose the importance of local factors (including urban scale, built form, property markets and policy) which shape both the specific industrial structures and socio-economic impacts.

The New Economy of the Inner City places inner city new industry formation within the development history of the city, and underscores its role in larger processes of urban transformation. The findings inform a critique and synthesis of urban theory which frame the evolving conditions of the 21st century metropolis. This book would be useful to researchers and students of Geography, Urban Studies, Economics and Planning.

Details

  • Title The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation in the Twenty-First-Century Metropolis
  • Author Thomas A. Hutton
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon, UK
  • Date 2008
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780415771344 / 041577134X
  • Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 6 x 1 in (23.37 x 15.24 x 2.54 cm)
  • Themes
    • Demographic Orientation: Urban
  • Library of Congress subjects Urban renewal, Urban economics
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007029758
  • Dewey Decimal Code 307.76

Media reviews

Citations

  • Reference and Research Bk News, 11/01/2008, Page 152

About the author

Thomas A. Hutton is Professor of Urban Studies and City Planning in the Centre for Human Settlements, School of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia, Canada. Dr Hutton's research interests include new industry formation in the inner city and the role of service industries in urban transformation within the Asia-Pacific.

Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation in the 21st...
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation in the 21st Century Metropolis (Routledge Studies in Economic Geography)

by Hutton, Thomas A

  • Used
Condition
Used - Acceptable
ISBN 13
9780415771344
ISBN 10
041577134x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Waltham Abbey, Essex, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$4.40
$11.46 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Routledge. Used - Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Ex-library with wear - may contain significant amounts of highlighting and underlining in pen or pencil. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
Item Price
$4.40
$11.46 shipping to USA
The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation in the 21st...
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation in the 21st Century Metropolis

by Thomas A. Hutton

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780415771344
ISBN 10
041577134x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$114.75
$12.74 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Hardback. New. Addresses the critical intersections between process and place which underpin the formation of creative enterprises in the inner city's industrial districts. This book contains case studies of industrial restructuring within exemplary sites in prominent world cities such as London, Singapore, San Francisco and Vancouver.
Item Price
$114.75
$12.74 shipping to USA
The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation in the...
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The New Economy of the Inner City: Restructuring, Regeneration and Dislocation in the Twenty-first Century Metropolis

by Hutton, Thomas A.

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780415771344
ISBN 10
041577134X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$136.46
$12.80 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Routledge, 2007. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 352 pages. 8.74x6.46x0.94 inches.
Item Price
$136.46
$12.80 shipping to USA