In this paper I recapitulate the origins, structure, and purpose of Neil Smith's rent gap theory,
and assess the frequently discussed but rarely dissected empirical studies of rent gaps, in …

Problem, research strategy, and findings: Mega-events such as the Olympic Games and the
Football World Cup have become complex and transformative undertakings over the last 30 …

One of the distinguishing characteristics of London's bid to host the games was its
commitment to legacy where it was argued that'the legacy would lead to the regeneration of …

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review to understand how
empirical data have informed the knowledge about the relationship between hosting sport …

The highly variable residential landscapes of Rio de Janeiro are changing rapidly in
response to intersecting vectors: a cycle of global mega-events that has accelerated real …

Local governments increasingly justify the hosting of mega-events because of their legacy
value, assuming that all local residents benefit from those events. Yet, little attention has …

At a cost of often more than US $10 billion, mega-events such as the Olympic Games and
the FIFA Men's World Cup are the single most transformative urban project in many host …

Book Introductions should aim to answer three main questions, namely, why the book has
been written (and thus relatedly why it might possibly be of interest to readers), what it is …

An extensive body of literature documents large-scale property-led redevelopment in the
world and in China. However, in recent years China has seen the policy shift toward small …

Street vending faces uncertain state responses in contemporary Chinese cities, though it
plays an important role in sustaining the livelihood of urban migrants. Building on the critical …