American City: What Works, What Doesnt; Author: Garvin, Alexander; Paperback

Author: Garvin, Alexander
Edition #2; Paperback; 450 Illustrations, Index
528 pages
Published: July 2002
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
ISBN: 0071373675

This comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to urban planning and design in America analyzes key projects initiated in 250 U.S. urban areas and details which strategies and programs weresuccessful and which failed.New to the Second Edition: * New sections on stadiums, entertainment centers, business improvement districts, tax credit housing * Checklists and tables for field use* A review of recent failures and successesThis classic reference, fully revised for the new millennium, provides proven strategies for professionals and invaluable real-world insights for students.This reference on urban planning and design in America analyzes more than 250 key projects initiated in major cities, suburban areas and new towns. It shows which strategies and programmes work and which do not. New to this edition are sections on business improvement districts and loft housing.