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On the edge of sustainability: New approaches to peri-urban dynamics
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posted on 2023-06-08, 05:32 authored by Fiona MarshallFiona Marshall, L Waldman, H MacGregor, L Mehta, P RandhawaThis paper examines some of the many ways in which the peri-urban has been theorised, considering, in particular, the implications for a normative research agenda towards improved environmental and social justice. The paper discusses the value of different notions of sustainability in the context of the peri-urban, challenging the view that ‘sustainability' is not an appropriate goal in relation to cities which are seen, by some urban theorists, as inherently ‘unsustainable'. Drawing on examples, largely from south Asia, in health service provision, water management and agriculture and food systems, the particular challenges posed by the peri-urban situation in relation to environmental integrity and social justice are reviewed (in line with the STEPS definition of Sustainability which emphases that the objects being sustained are increasing levels of social justice and enhancing environmental integrity). The contribution of both peri-urban theoretical conceptualisations and empirical research to date in the context of Sustainability goals are reviewed, offering suggestions for complementary approaches and progression. Drawing on a notion of pathways (as self reinforcing trajectories of change - both existing and potential), alternative perspectives in planning and management of the peri-urban are considered through examples from policy and practice across sectors; initiatives to increase participation in urban planning processes; citizen action to mobilise access to key resources for the poor, and the engagement of poor and marginalised groups.
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STEPS CentrePublisher URL
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9781858647940Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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STEPS working paper 35, available at: http://www.steps-centre.org/PDFs/Peri urban online version.pdfFull text available
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