Abstract
Continued critiques, evidence, and newer reform trends have contested the use of market-centered models for public space maintenance. This research paper addresses the contested status in a survey-based study of the current use and satisfaction with private providers’ maintenance of parks/greenspaces and road/streets in Scandinavian local governments. The study finds a widespread use of and satisfaction with private providers. Furthermore, satisfaction varies across country contexts and depends on a number of conditions including contract features, relational quality, competition, and internal capacities. Findings challenge the contested status of market-centered models and contribute to discussions on how maintenance responsibilities are organized.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Publikationsdato | 2020 |
Status | Udgivet - 2020 |
Begivenhed | The Nordic Municipal Research Conference 2020 - School of Public Administration, Gothenburg, Sverige Varighed: 26 nov. 2020 → 28 nov. 2020 Konferencens nummer: XXIX https://www.gu.se/en/event/norkom-2020 |
Konference
Konference | The Nordic Municipal Research Conference 2020 |
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Nummer | XXIX |
Lokation | School of Public Administration |
Land/Område | Sverige |
By | Gothenburg |
Periode | 26/11/2020 → 28/11/2020 |
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Emneord
- Privatization
- Public space
- Performance
- Local government
- Contracting out