Territorial Inequalities

Spatial planning addresses territorial inequalities by focusing on equipment logic on a national scale and economic development on a local scale. This issue has strong political resonances, such as Brexit and the French gilets jaunes movement. Territorial Inequalities explores the social, political, and operational implications of these divergences at different scales of action and observation, with a preferred approach of territorial development in terms of public policy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2023
Publisher: ISTE Ltd

Spatial planning has embraced the concept of addressing territorial inequalities by emphasizing the allocation of resources on a national scale, followed by economic development on a local level. This approach has generated significant debate and political resonance, particularly in the context of events such as Brexit and the French gilets jaunes movement. These movements often present interpretations in binary terms, such as the contrast between metropolitan areas and peripheries, cities and the countryside, the North and the South, or the East and the West within the European Union.

Territorial Inequalities delves into the social, political, and operational implications of these divergences, covering the subject at various scales of action and observation, from the neighborhood to the global level. Recognizing the vastness and complexity of this theme, spatial planning is considered the preferred approach for addressing it through public policy.

The book explores the interdependencies between different scales and sectors, highlighting the need for a holistic and integrated approach to territorial development. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, participation, and sustainable practices in addressing territorial inequalities and promoting inclusive and equitable societies.

Overall, Territorial Inequalities provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the challenges and opportunities associated with territorial inequalities, offering valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike.

Weight: 717g
ISBN-13: 9781789451016