How cities can stay ahead of the competition 

The shift from country to city has contributed significantly to global economic growth but it has also greatly increased competition among cities for investment. Cities now need to increase productivity, stimulate job creation and boost their efficiency, or risk seeing a drop in the quality of life for citizens as they fall behind the competition. Jonathan Ballantine explains the steps cities are taking to become more competitive 

Despite their differences, cities share a common ambition to pursue sustainable urban development that enhances economic competitiveness while minimising negative social and environmental externalities.

This is requires city leaders to do far more than just keepi...