The effective categorisation of neighbourhoods is a critical component of urban planning and development, providing a systematic framework for identifying and addressing the distinct characteristics and needs of different areas. This study utilises data from the open-source platform...

1. Place branding : where do we stand? / Mihalis Kavaratzis and Gregory Ashworth -- 2. Place branding theory : a cross-domain literature review from a marketing perspective / Graham Hankinson -- 3. Is corporate branding relevant to places? / Mihalis Kavaratzis -- 4. Place marketing, local...

As Place Branding has become a widely established but contested practice, there is a dire need to rethink its theoretical foundations and its contribution to development and to re-assert its future. This important new book advances understanding of place branding through its holistic, critical...