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1. The spheres of influence of industrial location factors.

Author

Hoare, A.G.

Abstract

Hoare A. G. (1973) The spheres of influence of industrial location factors, Reg. Studies 7, 301–314. This paper introduces and defines the concept of the “sphere of influence” of a location factor. Using data from Greater London, a distinction is made between location factors cited by firms that refer specifically to one part of London (such as Heathrow) and those that do not. The relative importance of these in “explaining” industrial location patterns in London and the extent to which the former group encourages the geographical clustering of relevant firms are both examined. The role of both sets of factors in determining rates of industrial decentralization is evaluated, and specific attention given to the importance of market proximity in this context. Finally, some possible implications of the findings are considered for planning purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
1973
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2. Editorial: Sustainable Democracy, Development and Environmental Policies

Author

Alison Margaret Braithwaite Brown and Stephen James Martin

Subjects
Microbiology (medical), citizenship, Commonwealth, Economic growth, media_common.quotation_subject, Immunology, strategic planning, Public administration, Regional planning, Economics, strategic leadership, Immunology and Allergy, local democracy, development, media_common, Government, urbanisation, Corporate governance, community empowerment, decentralisation, Democracy, lcsh:Political institutions and public administration (General), poverty alleviation, climate change, Local government, Service (economics), Sustainability, lcsh:JF20-2112, community participation, social inclusion
Abstract

Urbanisation, climate change, footloose economies, multi-culturality and resource constraints pose unprecedented challenges for local governments today. In the developing world the gulf between needs and finance remains acute. Many western countries forced to reduce public spending in the wake of the sovereign debt crisis, are struggling to reconcile the need for efficiency savings with local pressure to maintain service standards and working conditions. This special double issue of the journal features a selection of papers presented at the third Commonwealth Local Government Research Colloquium held in Cardiff on 13-15 March 2011 which explored these and other important contemporary challenges. Hosted by the School of City and Regional Planning and the Centre for Local and Regional Government Research at Cardiff University, the colloquium provided a valuable opportunity for scholars from across the Commonwealth to present research on three key themes: sustainable democracy and governance, sustainable economic development and environmental sustainability.

Published
1970