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Four Perspectives on European World Cities Peter Newman University of Westminster, London, UK

This article discusses the various perspectives on European world cities, including their role in the world of cities, the challenges they face, and the potential for world city networks. It also addresses the concept of European spatial planning, city-region networks, and the role of global and regional networks in shaping world cities. The text explores the institutional deficit and issues of ownership, capacity, and accountability that arise in world city policy networks. It also examines the role of national and transnational law, as well as city benchmarking and regional networks, in shaping world cities. The article considers the leadership and experience of European networks in addressing global challenges, with a particular focus on London's commitment to tackling climate change.

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Four Perspectives on European World Cities Peter Newman University of Westminster, London, UK

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  1. Four Perspectives on European World Cities Peter Newman University of Westminster, London, UK

  2. European World City-Regions • an EU perspective • the European World City in the world of cities • the challenge for World City Networks

  3. Europe’s World Cities? Peter Hall’s European World Cities 1966 London – Paris – Randstad Holland – Rhine Ruhr - Moscow John Friedmann - Alpha and Beta World Cities London – Paris – Frankfurt – Milan – Zurich – Brussels – Madrid – Moscow Polynet - mega city regions (advanced producer services) North West Europe

  4. London World City-Region

  5. Paris – World City-Region? GRAND PARIS?

  6. European Spatial Planning city-region networks trans-European transport

  7. World City NetworkPeter Taylor

  8. business connectivity city networks ‘global business class’ ‘highly politicized diasporic groups’ ‘virtual public sphere’

  9. World City Policy Network? “heavy institutional deficit”Jan-Erik Lane World Bank / IMF / UN – ‘continual conflict’ ‘lack of ownership / capacity /accountability’ national protectionism / regional protectionism Giddens –national action and leadership Held – national / transnational law – commercial / environment law

  10. City Benchmarking Regional Networks Global Networks

  11. World city networks as hybrid institutions – ngo + government - legitimacy of collective action European network experience leadership? “London is well placed to help the world adapt. I am committed to making London a world leader in tackling climate change.” “Happy, green,clean,safe. And pioneering on the whole environmental agenda, taking that stuff seriously, making London the centre of the new global green revolution.” Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

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