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/ CREMASCHI, M., & ECKHARDT, F. (Eds.). — Amsterdam : Techne Press, 2011.
235 p. : ill., maps, index, bibl.
(European urban research series ; v. 3)
Presents case studies investigating how neighbourhoods are changing in European cities. It looks at
neighbourhood planning, development and renewal over the last twenty-year period. The subjects
addressed in the papers include new neighbourhood development in Europe, waterfront development
in Marseille, the erosion of public space in Rome, every day use and spatial strategies in Lisbon,
preservation of post-war modernist development in Copenhagen, regenerating inner-city neighbourhoods
by means of cultural industries in Athens, the effects of globalization in Frankfurt, the social
modifications and responsible actors in Warsaw, and illegal public settlements in Naples.
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/ INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, Center for Performance Measurement.
— Washington, D.C. : International City/County Management Association, 2011.
xviii, 557 p. : tables, graphs
(Comparative performance measurement annual data report series ; 16)
Evaluates the performance of 18 local government services of 138 cities and counties in the United
States that submitted data to the Center for Performance Measurement in 2011. The services
assessed include code enforcement; facilities management; fire and EMS; fleet management; highway
and road maintenance; housing; human resources; information technology; library services; obesity
prevention; parks and recreation; permits, land use, and plan review; police services; procurement; risk
management; solid waste collection and recycling; sustainability; and child and youth services.
Explanatory information is provided for a number of the evaluation measures. Each service analysis
concludes with the identification of key terms and abbreviations, and some sections include comments
on related topics.
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/ BONTJE, M.A., MUSTERD, S., & PELZER, P. — Surrey : Ashgate, 2011.
viii, 266 p. : ill., tables, graphs, maps, index, bibl.
(Urban and regional planning and development series)
Examines the economic competition and fitness of European city regions and the conditions that are
attractive to creative and knowledge-based industries, e.g. economic, historical and political. The book
includes case studies exploring the factors that are conducive to creative-based economic
development and the strategies employed in Amsterdam, Munich, Helsinki, Barcelona, Manchester,
Birmingham and Leipzig. Each case study reports on the socio-economic situation in the early 21st
century, traces the historic development path, provides impressions based on policy documents and
interviews, and concludes with an assessment of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
The topics addressed in the impressions include recent development trends, characteristics of the city
region that stand out in international competition, economic, spatial, social and cultural policies, and the
role of creativity and innovation in policies and strategies.
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/ SIMARD, M.-A. — Cowansville : Éditions Yvon Blais, 2011.
xvii, 262 p. : tableaux, index
Presents the complete text of the Loi sur les compétences municipales (LCM) and the required
provisions for implementation of the Act. Most measures include commentary on the government's
intention and the decisions relating to the relevant article. Case law citations consist of brief
summaries and are supplemented by references to the sources from which the article is based.
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/ CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS = CONSEIL CANADIEN POUR LES PARTENARIATS PUBLIC-PRIVÉ & PPP CANADA. — Toronto : Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships = Conseil Canadien pour les Partenariats Public-Privé, 2011.
69 p. : ill., tables, glossary, appendices
Offers guidance on public–private partnerships (P3) for municipalities. It looks at what P3s are, when to
consider a P3 and why they work; describes P3 delivery models; provides an overview of the phases of
the P3 process; discusses the roles of government organizations and external advisers; identifies
resource requirements and issues common to municipalities; and reviews lessons learned from P3
projects. The case studies include the Goderich Water and Wastewater System, the Moncton Water
Treatment Facility, the Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters, the Vancouver Landfill Gas
Cogeneration Project, Priority Homes (U.K.), and the Chief Peguis Trail Extension Project. The
appendices present six brief case studies of P3 projects; list provincial (i.e. Alberta, British Columbia,
New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec) and federal resources; list municipal P3 projects in Canada;
provide answers to frequently asked questions about P3s; and summarize the P3 procurement policies
of the cities of Calgary and Edmonton.
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/ ROAF, S. (Ed.). — London : Earthscan, 2010.
140 p. : ill., tables, graphs, maps, index, bibl.
The special issue of the Architectural Science Review presents 13 papers that explore the role of the
built environment in contributing to climatic changes through carbon emissions as well as sustainable
design and lifestyles. Papers examines adapting to climate change, quality of life and sustainable
lifestyles, situating sustainable buildings, barriers to social adaptation, modern standards for thermal
comfort, reducing building energy consumption, carbon neutral housing, and rainwater tanks.
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/ MIKOLEIT, A., & PÜRCKHAUER, M. — Cambridge, MA : MIT Press, 2011.
111 p. : ill., bibl.
Based on an observational analysis of the SoHo neighbourhood in New York City, the book presents
100 brief lessons related to the behaviour of citizens and tourists and the impact of the physical and
commercial surroundings in the urban environment. The observations comment on walking patterns,
street vendors, factors influencing rental rates, the location of shops, car parking, street networks,
building design and use, truck deliveries, differences between locals and tourists, group dynamics,
and taxis.
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