WHEN PROFIT MEETS PUBLIC GOOD: Why Cities and Developers See Growth Differently.
The article focuses on the "development motivation gap," which describes the differing priorities between developers and cities in urban growth. Developers prioritize financial feasibility, requiring projects to meet specific economic thresholds to proceed, while cities emphasize long-term community...
| Publicado en: | Public Management (00333611) Vol. 108; no. 9; pp. 20 - 23 |
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International City/County Management Association
Sep2026
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