The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures is a wide-ranging reference to the changes reshaping cities and regions. It brings together perspectives from planning, geography, governance, economics, environmental studies and related fields to examine both present pressures and possible future pathways.
Entries address sustainability, climate resilience, infrastructure, technology, mobility, inequality, institutions and the relationships between urban centres and their wider regions. The encyclopedia combines conceptual explanations with applied insights, allowing readers to trace connections across disciplines and scales.
Designed for researchers, advanced students, policymakers and practitioners, it provides an authoritative starting point for understanding the complex choices that will determine how urban and regional systems evolve.
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Biodiversity conservation protects the ecological functions that underpin climate resilience, while accountable restoration finance turns policy commitments into measurable recovery.
Discover how SA Water’s recycled water networks improve water security, support climate resilience, and reduce freshwater demand through sustainable reuse.
Explore how Melbourne Skyfarm demonstrates rooftop and vertical farming as nature-based solutions for food security, urban cooling, and stormwater management.
