Urban Policy in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda : Balance and Perspectives from Latin America and Europe

The book provides comparative information about the materialization of the 2030 Agenda in urban policy in ten countries located in Europe and Latin America. The Declaration of Quito is the starting point for the implementation of SDGs into public policies in urban areas. However, there are fewer efforts to understand the impact that the 2030 Agenda and, specifically, the instruments developed for its application in cities. The information of each country is presented in relation to two aspects: the construction of a public policy style in each country and the results and impacts on urban public policies implemented in specific cities within the national frameworks. The first means the emergence of a public policy framework and its materialization in public policy instruments. In this regard, the book raises the following questions: To what extent have the SDGs come to generate a common framework for cities in the countries? And how Urban SDGs are translated to national urban policies? The second, results and impacts at the local level, is related to two aspects: a) substantive: the goals of the policy and b) procedural: management aspects related to the policy design, governance, and institutional capacity building. Contents 1 Introduction: Urban Policy in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda—Balance and Perspectives from Latin America and Europe 1.1 Introduction References 2 Urban Policies in Argentina and Their Territorial Planning in the Context of SDG 11: The Case of Rafaela and Villa María 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Sustainable Development Objectives in Argentina 2.3 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs in Argentina 2.3.1 Agreements, Initiatives, and Institutional Actions for the Implementation of an Urban Agenda 2.4 Case Studies 2.4.1 Villa María 2.4.2 Rafaela References 3 Agenda 2030 and the Challenges of the Sustainable Urban Development Goals in Brazil: The Case of Jundiaí 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Goals of Sustainable Development in Brazil 3.3 The Urban Dimension of the Sustainable Development Goals 3.3.1 Materialization of the 2030 Agenda in Its Urban Dimension 3.4 The Case of the City of Jundiaí: Local Strategies for Implementing the 2030 Agenda 3.4.1 The Neighborhood Plan as an Instrument of Territorialization of Sustainable Urban Development 3.4.2 Lessons Learned and Expectations 3.5 Conclusion References 4 Urban Policies and Local Management for Sustainable and Inclusive Cities in Uruguay: The Case of the City of Salto 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Methodology 4.3 Results 4.3.1 Urban Policies, Decentralization and the 2030 Agenda in Uruguay 4.4 Local Management and Urban Policies in the City of Salto (Uruguay) 4.4.1 The Case of Salto City 4.4.2 Urban Policies, SDG 11 and the Subnational Level: Regulatory Framework 4.4.3 Urban Policies and Practice in the Localization of SDG 11: The Procedural Dimension 4.5 Conclusions References 5 Urban Policies Within the Framework of the 2030 Agenda: Stock-Taking and Perspectives in San Luis Potosí, Mexico 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The Case Study and the Approach 5.3 Mexico’s Response to the 2030 Agenda 5.4 The Journey Toward a Local Sphere: San Luis Potosi 5.5 Monitoring from Outside 5.6 Conclusions References 6 Urban Policies in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda: Balance and Perspectives in Temuco and Padre Las Casas 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The 2030 Agenda in the Chilean State 6.3 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs in Chile 6.3.1 Institutional Arrangements and the Implementation of the Urban Agenda 6.4 Results and Impacts on Urban Policies in Temuco–Padre Las Casas 6.4.1 The Missing SDGs in Territorial Planning 6.4.2 The SDGs in Urban Management 6.4.3 The Quantifiable Progress of the SDGs in Temuco–Padre Las Casas References 7 Urban Policies in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda: Balance and Perspectives in Spain. The Case of Seville 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Spain: Position in the country’s Agenda, Institutional Arrangements, and Mode of Governance 7.3 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs in Spain: Position in the Agenda, Institutional Arrangements, Content, and Mode of Governance 7.3.1 Position in the Government Agenda 7.3.2 Institutional Adaptation 7.3.3 Agenda Content 7.3.4 Mode of Governance 7.4 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs in Seville 7.5 Conclusions References 8 The Territorialization of the 2030 Agenda and the Evolving Policy Framework for Sustainable Development in Italy. The Case of the Metropolitan City of Turin 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The Sustainable Development Goals in Italy: Position in the National Agenda and Institutional Arrangements 8.2.1 The National Strategy for Sustainable Development. Setting a Multilevel Framework for Sustainable Development 8.2.2 The Role of Regions and Autonomous Provinces in Territorializing the SDGs 8.2.3 A New Actor at Work to Territorialize the SDGs: The Metropolitan Cities 8.3 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs in Italy: Position in the Political Agenda and Institutional Development 8.4 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs in the Metropolitan City of Turin 8.4.1 The Impact of the 2030 Agenda on Urban Policies in Terms of Policy Content 8.4.2 The Impact of the 2030 Agenda on Urban Policies in Terms of Procedural Innovations 8.5 Conclusions Appendix 1: Objectives and Sub-Objectives for the Development of the Metropolitan Agendas for Sustainable Development Appendix 2: The Mission-Based Approach for Defining the Content of the AMSvSTo Appendix 3: Actions Selected to Analyse the Procedural Dimension in the PSMTo 2021–2023 Appendix 4: Results and Impacts on Urban Policies in Italy and Turin Appendix 5: Interviews with Experts on the Italian SNSvS and AMSvSTo References 9 Urban Policies in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda: The Case of Bristol, England 9.1 Introduction 9.2 The Sustainable Development Goals in the England 9.3 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs in England 9.3.1 The Urban Dimension of Agenda 2030 in England? 9.3.2 Institutional Arrangements for Agenda 2030 in England 9.4 ‘Localising’ the 2030 Agenda at the City Level: The Case of Bristol 9.4.1 The Impact of 2030 Agenda on Urban Policy in Bristol 9.4.2 The Impact of 2030 Agenda on Urban Processes in Bristol 9.5 Conclusions References 10 Agenda 2030 and the Challenges of the Sustainable Urban Development Goals in France: The Case of Saint-Étienne 10.1 Introduction 10.2 The 2030 Agenda in France 10.3 The Urban Dimension of the 2030 Agenda in France 10.4 The Case of Saint-Étienne 10.4.1 Substantive Dimension 10.4.2 Procedural Dimension 10.5 Conclusions References 11 Urban Policies in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda: Balance and Perspectives in Portugal. The Case of Évora 11.1 Introduction 11.2 The Sustainable Development Goals in Portugal 11.3 The Urban Dimension of the SDGs in Portugal 11.4 The Urban Dimension of the Évora SUDs 11.4.1 Realization of the 2030 Agenda in Its Urban Dimension via the Évora SUD 11.4.2 Existence of Institutional Arrangements that Facilitate the Implementation of the Évora SUD 11.5 Results and Impacts on Urban Policies in Portugal 11.5.1 The Situation at the Country Level 11.5.2 The Évora SUD 11.6 Conclusions References 12 Urban Policy in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda. Balance and Perspectives from Latin America and Europe: Main Conclusions 12.1 Introduction 12.2 The 2030 Agenda: A Public Policy for the Countries 12.3 The Urban Dimension of the 2030 Agenda in Cities References Index