Introduction -- Section 1 Industrial Transformation and Urban Change The Socio Spatial Implications in European cities -- Two Centuries of European deindustrialization -- The Present Theory and Practice of Post Industrial Landscapes -- The Future Challenges of Tomorrow for European Post Industrial Landscapes -- Section 2 Navigating Change The Quest for a Way Forward in a Post Industrial World -- Asset Utilization Uberization and Airbnbization -- Disruptive Technologies Windows of Opportunity -- Unanticipated Shocks and Catastrophes Perils and Opportunities -- Political and Legal Contexts Changes to Public Governance as a Consequence to Changes in a European Post Industrial Urban Context -- Section 3 Beyond Industrialization The Little Prince Effect on Post Industrial European Urban Landscapes -- Post Industrial Education Systems Waiting for Godot -- Industrial Heritage and Culture Germinal -- Environmental Challenges and Sustainability -- Infrastructure in Post-Industrial Urban Landscapes -- (Re)industrialization in Post Industrial Urban Landscapes Necessity or Destiny -- Conclusion.

Over the last decades waves of deindustrialization have swept across European countries leaving potential consequences across cities, regions, and countries. Once prosperous and advancing communities have suddenly found themselves in need to search for new development models and ways to secure their social sustainability and urban functioning. This book explores the future of cities and regions in a post-industrial world. In particular, it looks at the socio-spatial implications of industrial transformation on urban change from demographic, educational, and environmental perspective; assesses potential ways move urban landscapes forward in a post-industrial society; and looks for methods of promoting environmental sustainability in a post-industrial landscape. Featuring insights and findings from research and experiences of The European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition (UNIC) member universities, this book is not only beneficial for academic and scholars, but also provides practical guidance to policy makers and practitioners.