Urban Policy in the Framework of the 2030 Agenda: The Urban Book Series

Introduction: Urban policy in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Balance and perspectives from Latin America and Europe.- Urban policies in Argentina and their territorial planning in the context of SDG 11: The case of Rafaela and Villa María.- Urban policies and local management for sustainable and inclusive cities in Brazil: The case of the city of Jundiaí.- Urban policies and local management for sustainable and inclusive cities in Uruguay: The case of the city of Salto.- Urban policies within the framework of the 2030 Agenda: Stock-taking and perspectives in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.- Urban policies in the framework of the 2030 Agenda: Balance and perspectives in Temuco and Padre Las Casas.- Urban policies in the framework of the 2030 Agenda: Balance and perspectives in Spain. The case of Seville.- The territorialization of the 2030 Agenda and the evolving policy framework for sustainable development in Italy. The case of the metropolitan city of Turin.- Urban policies in the framework of the 2030 Agenda: The case of Bristol, England.- Agenda 2030 and the challenges of the Sustainable Urban Development Goals in France: The case of Saint-Étienne.- Urban policies in the framework of the 2030 Agenda: Balance and perspectives in Portugal. The case of Evora.- Urban policy in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Balance and perspectives from Latin America and Europe: Main conclusions.

The book provides comparative information about the materialization of the 2030 Agenda in urban policy in ten countries located in Europe and Latin America. The Declaration of Quito is the starting point for the implementation of SDGs into public policies in urban areas. However, there are fewer efforts to understand the impact that the 2030 Agenda and, specifically, the instruments developed for its application in cities. 

Provides empirical and theoretical chapters, useful for academic and practitioners in 2030 Agenda implementation Offers a timely contribution to the debate on the significance of the urban dimension of the 2030 Agenda Gives an overview of the materialization of 2030 Agenda in public policies oriented to cities in ten countries