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Governing Beyond Local Boundaries in the Imagined Metropolis

Jermaine Powell

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Published in Comparative Metropolitan Policy: Governing Beyond Local Boundaries In The Imagined Metropolis (Routledge Research In Comparative Politics)

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The city is a complex and ever-changing entity. As cities grow and change, so too do the challenges of governing them. Traditional approaches to governance, which focus on the local level, are often no longer adequate to address the challenges of the modern metropolis.

Comparative Metropolitan Policy: Governing Beyond Local Boundaries in the Imagined Metropolis (Routledge Research in Comparative Politics)

by Jen Nelles

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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the concept of the 'imagined metropolis'. The imagined metropolis is a city that exists not only in the physical realm, but also in the minds of its inhabitants. It is a city that is shaped by the hopes, dreams, and fears of its people.

The imagined metropolis is a powerful tool for understanding how cities are governed. By understanding the ways in which people imagine their city, we can better understand the challenges and opportunities that face them.

The Imagined Metropolis and Governance

The imagined metropolis can be used to understand the governance of cities in a number of ways. First, the imagined metropolis can help us to identify the key actors involved in urban governance. These actors include not only elected officials and government employees, but also businesses, community groups, and individual citizens.

Second, the imagined metropolis can help us to understand the different ways in which these actors interact with each other. These interactions can be cooperative or conflictual, and they can have a significant impact on the way that cities are governed.

Third, the imagined metropolis can help us to understand the different ways in which cities are imagined by their inhabitants. These imaginings can be shaped by a variety of factors, including history, culture, and economics. They can also be shaped by the media and by the ways in which cities are represented in popular culture.

The imagined metropolis is a complex and dynamic concept. It is a concept that is constantly evolving, and it is one that can be used to understand the governance of cities in a variety of ways.

Case Study: The Imagined Metropolis of Los Angeles

The city of Los Angeles is a classic example of an imagined metropolis. Los Angeles is a city that has been shaped by the dreams and aspirations of its people. It is a city that is constantly reinventing itself, and it is a city that is always looking to the future.

The imagined metropolis of Los Angeles is a city of opportunity. It is a city where people from all over the world come to make their dreams come true. It is a city where anything is possible.

The imagined metropolis of Los Angeles is also a city of challenges. It is a city that is struggling to keep up with its growth. It is a city that is facing a number of environmental challenges. And it is a city that is home to a large population of poor and working-class people.

Despite these challenges, the imagined metropolis of Los Angeles remains a powerful force for good. It is a city that is full of hope and optimism. It is a city that is always striving to be better.

The imagined metropolis is a complex and dynamic concept. It is a concept that is constantly evolving, and it is one that can be used to understand the governance of cities in a variety of ways.

Comparative Metropolitan Policy: Governing Beyond Local Boundaries in the Imagined Metropolis (Routledge Research in Comparative Politics)

by Jen Nelles

4.6 out of 5