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The purpose of this paper is to examine global trends of national urban policies in EU countries and the United States. Policy implications of this study are as follow. Firstly, the authorities concerned should try to enhance urban and regional competitiveness in a global context. Secondly, it is important to implement tailored development strategies based on national urban system, to focus on some mega-city regions, and to facilitate interregional coordination and cooperation on a metropolitan scale. Thirdly, we should take proactive actions in a post-industrial society and pay special attentions to low carbon green growth. Finally, we should emphasize integrated approaches and collaborative governance system in the arena of urban policy.