Discussion and Conclusion: Accumulation by Dispossession by Land-Based Urban Growth Coalitions in the Context of a Fiercely Competitive Urban Environment

This chapter summarises the book by presenting key points from previous chapters and discussing the main findings of the book. The main arguments that appear in previous chapters are critically reviewed with reference to the book aims and objectives. This is followed by a discussion of the three main arguments of the book around competitive urbanism, accumulation by dispossession and land-based urban growth coalitions. The last section suggests possibilities and directions for further research.