Discover innovative sustainable urban governance strategies by comparing creative approaches in urban planning. This insightful book examines how cities conceptualize environmental policy and drive sustainability, drawing critical lessons from Chicago and Melbourne. By employing unique methodologies to analyze their differences, it offers fresh perspectives relevant to India’s own rapidly evolving urban landscapes. Essential reading for scholars and students of urban studies, urban planning, and environmental governance, this study illuminates pathways to building more resilient and sustainable cities for the future.