ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the dynamics which generate regeneration partnerships with the regimes of Dallas and Atlanta. The dynamics include: the philosophy of market led growth, government initiatives and economic globalisation. The anatomy of the regeneration partnerships is explored, identifying key characteristics, comparing and contrasting them with regime politics. The chapter focuses on the contribution of urban regime theory to the study of urban politics. It summarises the complex of variables working in the sphere of regeneration politics, arguing that they represent a process of 'structuring'. The chapter considers where the findings of this study place it in relation to the broader literature on the 'new governance'. It also argues for a conceptual distinction between partnership and network modes of governance and considers avenues for future research into local politics. The purpose of the flagship partnership is to generate a co-ordinated approach to regeneration across policy arenas.
