Self-induced Shocks: Mega-Projects and Urban Development by Gernot Grabher

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Explores examples of failed mega-projects, and offers ways to reverse the trend by pooling expertise and resources.

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Self-induced Shocks: Mega-Projects and Urban Development by Gernot Grabher

Large-scale investment projects, or mega-projects, often turn into icons of planning failures, overspending and extensive delays. This publication explores, with an international focus, how such disastrous enterprises can serve as potential catalysts for urban reform, particularly within the context of eco-cities and smart cities.
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ISBN 13 9783868593709
ISBN 10 3868593705
Title Self-induced Shocks: Mega-Projects and Urban Development
Author Gernot Grabher
Series Perspectives In Metropolitan Research
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher JOVIS Verlag
Year published 2015-10-01
Number of pages 224
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