Hyperlocal Urban Governance: Pioneering Innovations

Brookings Metro is hosting an event to discuss the themes and concepts presented in two new books on innovations in urban governance: “Hyperlocal: Place Governance in a Fragmented World” and “Co-Cities: Innovative Transitions toward Just and Self-Sustaining Communities” (Urban and Industrial Environments). This event aims to explore how policies and practices from the U.S. and around the world are positioning local communities as key actors in the production, delivery, and management of urban assets and resources.

The speakers at this event will delve into the important role of place governance in addressing challenges faced by communities, such as unequal distribution of benefits, stark socioeconomic disparities, and limited access to resources. They will discuss various forms of place governance, including neighborhood cooperatives, community land trusts, business improvement districts, and other formal and informal structures, which help build and sustain social capital in communities and give them a voice and power in decision-making processes.

The event will primarily focus on the themes explored in the two books mentioned above, “Hyperlocal: Place Governance in a Fragmented World” edited by Nate Storing and Sheila Foster, and “Co-Cities: Innovative Transitions toward Just and Self-Sustaining Communities” by Sheila Foster and Christian Iaione. The speakers, including Nancy Kwok from UC San Diego and Ben Helton from NeighborSpace in Chicago, will engage in a moderated discussion on how hyperlocal policies and practices from different parts of the world are contributing to the creation of more connected, just, and resilient communities.

If you’re interested in learning more about urban governance, community empowerment, and innovative approaches to address urban challenges, this event is not to be missed. You can participate by submitting your questions via email to [email protected] or by tweeting to @BrookingsMetro using the hashtag #UrbanGovernance.

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– “Hyperlocal: Place Governance in a Fragmented World” edited by Nate Storing and Sheila Foster [source](insert link)
– “Co-Cities: Innovative Transitions toward Just and Self-Sustaining Communities” by Sheila Foster and Christian Iaione [source](insert link)

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Brookings Metro will host an event to discuss themes from two new books on innovations in urban governance, “Hyperlocal: Place Governance in a Fragmented World” and “Co-Cities: Innovative Transitions toward Just and Self-Sustaining Communities” (Urban and Industrial Environments). Speakers will discuss how policies and practices from the U.S. and around the globe are positioning local communities as key actors in the production, delivery, and management of urban assets and resources.

Viewers can submit questions by emailing [email protected] or tweeting to @BrookingsMetro using the hashtag #UrbanGovernance.