Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1 Frameworks for Spatial Analysis -- The Form of Urbanization -- Agglomeration Economies -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2 Urbanization as a Typology of Space -- Urbanization and Space -- Classification of Cities -- Size of Cities across Developing and Developed Regions -- Criticism of the Data and Suggested Alternatives -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 Urban Transition and Growth -- Urbanization and Development -- Urbanization in Developing Countries -- Key Features of Cities in Developing Countries -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4 Spatial Concentration and Specialization -- Specialization of Cities -- Knowledge Cities -- The Creative City -- The Global City -- Green Cities/Eco Cities -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5 The Attributes and Role of "Smart Cities" -- Growth and Technology-Intensive Subsectors -- What Makes Cities Smart -- Toward an Urban Innovation Strategy -- Policy Measures That Facilitate Technological Upgrading and Innovation -- Identifying and Promoting Smart Cities -- Annex: Technology Capability and Innovation Criteria -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 6 Globalization, Urban Regions, and Cluster Development -- A Holistic Approach to Development -- The Role of Clusters -- Policies to Support Clusters -- Sustaining Clusters -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 7 Urban Development and Growth -- Urbanization: From Canter to Gallop -- The Metropolitan Powerhouse -- Metropolitan Challenges -- Wealth of Cities and National Policies -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 8 Elements for Future Success of Metropolitan Regions -- The Industrial Matrix -- Connectivity -- The Smarter Metropolis -- Governing the Metropolitan Center.

The Resilience Imperative -- Metropolitan Futures -- Annex: City Rankings -- Notes -- References -- Back Cover.