Phoenix cities: The fall and rise of great industrial cities (CASE Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy Series)

'Weak market cities' across European and America, or 'core cities' as they were in their heyday, went from being 'industrial giants' dominating their national, and eventually the global, economy, to being 'devastation zones'. In a single generation three quarters of all manufacturing jobs disappeared, leaving dislocated, impoverished communities, run down city centres and a massive population exodus.So how did Europeans react? And how different was their response from America's? This book looks closely at the recovery trajectories of seven European cities from very different regions of the EU. Their dramatic decline, intense recovery efforts and actual progress on the ground underline the significance of public underpinning in times of crisis. Innovative enterprises, new-style city leadership, special neighbourhood programmes and skills development are all explored. The American experience, where cities were largely left 'to their own devices', produced a slower, more uncertain recovery trajectory. This book will provide much that is original and promising to all those wanting to understand the ground-level realities of urban change and progress. 'Weak market cities'across European and America, or'core cities'as they were in their heyday, went from being'industrial giants'dominating their national, and eventually the global, economy, to being'devastation zones'. In a single generation three quarters of all manufacturing jobs disappeared, leaving dislocated, impoverished communities, run down city centres and a massive population exodus. So how did Europeans react? And how different was their response from America's? This book looks closely at the recovery trajectories of seven European cities from very different regions of the EU. Their dramatic decline, intense recovery efforts and actual progress on the ground underline the significance of public underpinning in times of crisis. Innovative enterprises, new-style city leadership, special neighbourhood programmes and skills development are all explored. The American experience, where cities were largely left'to their own devices', produced a slower, more uncertain recovery trajectory. This book will provide much that is original and promising to all those wanting to understand the ground-level realities of urban change and progress. 'Weak market cities' across European and America, or 'core cities' as they were in their heyday, went from being 'industrial giants' dominating their national, and eventually the global, economy, to being 'devastation zones'.In a single generation three quarters of all manufacturing jobs disappeared, leaving dislocated, impoverished communities, run down city centres and a massive population exodus. So how did Europeans react?And how different was their response from America's?This book looks closely at the recovery trajectories of seven European cities from very different regions of the EU.Their dramatic decline, intense recovery efforts and actual progress on the ground underline the significance of public underpinning in times of crisis.Innovative enterprises, new-style city leadership, special neighbourhood programmes and skills development are all explored.The American experience, where cities were largely left 'to their own devices', produced a slower, more uncertain recovery trajectory.This book will provide much that is original and promising to all those wanting to understand the ground-level realities of urban change and progress. Industrial cities in Europe and the US have been through periods of intense growth, innovation and wealth production, leading to great social and economic transformations at the expense of their environments and social stability. During the 1970s, some 'weak market cities' experienced urban industrial collapse as industry moved away when social and economic costs become too high. Recovery and regeneration of some European cities has been highly successful through public interventions whilst the American 'Rust Belt' cities recovered more slowly and with minimal government support. This book explores what can be learnt from the economic, social and environmental transformations of these weak market cities. This is now more significant than ever as these recovering cities are threatened by recent global economic turmoil, resource constraints and climate change. The authors discuss the lessons learnt from the European and American cities' experiences and outline practical interventions to support renewal in challenging circumstances, which will be of great value to all those interested in urban change and renewal How Did Europe React? How Did The Us? How Different Were Their Responses? This Book Looks Closely At The Recovery Trajectories Of Seven European Cities From Very Different Regions Of The European Union. Their Dramatic Decline, Intense Recovery Efforts And Progress On The Ground Reinforce The Significance Of Public Underpinning In Times Of Crisis. Innovative Enterprises, New-style City Leadership, Special Neighbourhood Programmes And Skills Development Are All Explored. The Us Experience, Whereby Cities Were Largely Left To Their Own Devices, Produced A Slower, More Uncertain Recovery Trajectory. This Book Will Provide Much That Is Original And Promising To All Those Wanting To Understand The Ground-level Realities Of Urban Change And Progress.--page 4 Of Cover. Anne Power, Jörg Plöger And Astrid Winkler. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 387-399) And Index.