Does planning in contested cities inadvertedly make the divisions worse? The 60s and 70s saw a strong role of planning; social engineering; etc but there has since been a move towards a more decentralised lsquo;community planningrsquo; approach. The book examines urban planning and policy in the context of deeply contested space; where place identity and cultural affinities are reshaping cities. Throughout the world; contentions around identity and territory abound; and in Britain; this problem has found recent expression in debates about multiculturalism and social cohesion. These issues are most visible in the urban arena; where socially polarised communities co-habit cities also marked by divided ethnic loyalties. The relationship between the two is complicated by the typical pattern that social disadvantage is disproportionately concentrated among ethnic groups; who also experience a social and cultural estrangement; based on religious or racial identity. Navigating between social exclusion and community cohesion is essential for the urban challenges of efficient resource use; environmental enhancement; and the development of a flourishing economy. The book addresses planning in divided cities in a UK and international context; examining cities such as Chicago; hyper-segregated around race; and Jerusalem; acting as a crucible for a wider conflict. The first section deals with concepts and theories; examining the research literature and situating the issue within the urban challenges of competitiveness and inclusion. Section 2 covers collaborative planning and identifies models of planning; policy and urban governance that can operate in contested space. Section 3 presents case studies from Belfast; Chicago and Jerusalem; examining both the historical/contemporary features of these cities and their potential trajectories. The final section offers conclusions and ways forward; drawing the lessons for creating shared space in a pluralist cities and addressing cohesion and multiculturalism. bull; Addresses important contemporary issue of social cohesion vs. urban competitiveness bull; focus on impact of government policies will appeal to practitioners in urban management; local government and regeneration bull; Examines role of planning in cities worldwide divided by religion; race; socio-economic; etc bull; Explores debate about contested space in urban policy and planning bull; Identifies models for understanding contested spaces in cities as a way of improving effectiveness of government policy
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