City for all : valuing difference & working with diversity

This book opens with an introduction to the issues of urban development, taking a human development perspective as its central theme. Best practice in sustainable human settlements is explored through analysis of the nature of diversity in the city, organizational and participative issues and the question of gender. The contributors then go on to illustrate the experience and practice of living and working in the city, supporting secure homes and neighbourhoods, designing for the inclusive city, creating sustainable urban environments and lastly organizing for best practice in the city. Throughout, the contributors concentrate on valuing difference and working with diversity. creating and enabling development for an inclusive city, for 'A City for All'..

Diversity is implicit in the composition of the authors, who themselves come from a variety of national and institutional backgrounds and who present a rich mix of case study material, engaging with cities in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.

Essential reading for students and academics in development studies, urban studies, urban sociology and women's studies, this book will also be vital for development practitioners and activists.