Local Resources, Territorial Development and Well-being

编辑约翰•Dissartnd Natacha Seigneuret, Université Grenoble Alpes, France

Using empirical evidence, this book argues for a more comprehensive view of the diversity of local resources and well-being from a territorial perspective. The first part of the book addresses the contrasting nature of local resources: in connection with proximity and governance, the ground, the past, cultural heritage sites, the snow, and energy. Well-being from multiple perspectives is examined in the second part, shedding light on sociabilities vs. income level, accessibility for pedestrians, health via urban design, life course trajectories as indicators of quality of life, and the connection between amenities and social justice.

‘Dissart and Seigneuret’s book provides many valuable contributions that help elucidate its two main research questions: “what makes a resource a resource?” and “what contributes to well-being?”. These are complex theoretical questions that don’t have simple answers, solutions and policy insights. It is most valuable for academics, students and practitioners wanting to gain further knowledge on a range of different topics related to territorial planning and quality of life in the Global North, such as shrinking cities, economic specification, urban accessibility, healthy cities and heritagization.’
– Martin Calisto Friant, Rooilijn

‘Local Resources, Territorial Development and Well-being provides a timely and innovative contribution to the literature on regional development. The edited book explores the relationships between territorial actors and resources and local well-being. The chapters demonstrate the value of multidisciplinary approaches to territorial development in a wide variety of settings. The book will provide a valuable resource for academicians, policy makers and practitioners.’
– Gary Paul Green, University of Wisconsin-Madison, US