This journal explores urban and regional development, with a particular focus on the informal economy, infrastructure, and community-based initiatives in diverse global contexts. It examines how socio-spatial segregation, hybrid governance, and resource management shape urban livelihoods and inequalities, often highlighting the resilience and adaptive strategies of marginalized populations. The journal also investigates the impact of national policies and international dynamics on local development, particularly in the context of developing countries and during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
DevelopmentQ2
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Development StudiesRegional & Urban Planning
Scopus Categories
DevelopmentGeography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Urban and Rural Development ChallengesUrban Planning and GovernanceChina's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceInternational Development and AidLand Rights and ReformsWater Governance and InfrastructureLocal Economic Development and PlanningPoverty, Education, and Child WelfareMigration, Ethnicity, and EconomySocioeconomic Development in Asia