Is global urbanism in crisis? The case of London

Résumé :

Globalisation is transforming cities. Since the 1980s, private owners, developers and investors have played an instrumental role in defi ning urban transformation projects in London. The capital has a concentration of examples of this partner-led, negotiated urbanism, where the private sector is in a dominant position. Against this background, can the real estate offer still meet local needs in London or in other global cities?