Harold WashingtonOCOs historic and improbable victory over the vaunted Chicago political machine shook up American politics. The election of the enigmatic yet engaging Washington led to his serving five tumultuous years as the cityOCOs first black mayor. He fashioned an uneasy but potent multiracial coalition that today still stands as a model for political change.
In this revised edition of Fire on the Prairie, acclaimed reporter Gary Rivlin chronicles WashingtonOCOs legacyOCoa tale rich in character and intrigue. He reveals the cronyism of DaleyOCOs government and WashingtonOCOs...
Harold WashingtonOCOs historic and improbable victory over the vaunted Chicago political machine shook up American politics. The election of the en...
In this revised edition of 'Fire on the Prairie', acclaimed reporter Gary Rivlin chronicles Washington's legacy-a tale rich in character and intrigue. He reveals the cronyism of Daley's government and Washington's rivalry with Jesse Jackson.
In this revised edition of 'Fire on the Prairie', acclaimed reporter Gary Rivlin chronicles Washington's legacy-a tale rich in character and intrigue....
Manchester, England, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are what sociologist Jerome Hodos calls second cities viable alternatives to well-known global cities such as London and New York. In "Second Cities," Hodos provides a thought-provoking, comparative look at these cities as he considers how Manchester and Philadelphia have confronted problems of globalization over the past two centuries."
Manchester, England, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are what sociologist Jerome Hodos calls second cities viable alternatives to well-known global ci...
Looking at Atlanta, Georgia, one might conclude that the city s notorious sprawl, degraded air quality, and tenuous water supply is a result of a lack of planning particularly an absence of coordination at the regional level. In "Atlanta Unbound, "Carlton Wade Basmajian shows that Atlanta s low-density urban form and its associated problems have been both highly coordinated and regionally planned.Basmajian s shrewd analysis shows how regional policies spanned political boundaries and framed local debates over several decades. He examines the role of the Atlanta Regional Commission s planning...
Looking at Atlanta, Georgia, one might conclude that the city s notorious sprawl, degraded air quality, and tenuous water supply is a result of a lack...
Looking at Atlanta, Georgia, one might conclude that the city s notorious sprawl, degraded air quality, and tenuous water supply is a result of a lack of planning particularly an absence of coordination at the regional level. In "Atlanta Unbound, "Carlton Wade Basmajian shows that Atlanta s low-density urban form and its associated problems have been both highly coordinated and regionally planned.Basmajian s shrewd analysis shows how regional policies spanned political boundaries and framed local debates over several decades. He examines the role of the Atlanta Regional Commission s planning...
Looking at Atlanta, Georgia, one might conclude that the city s notorious sprawl, degraded air quality, and tenuous water supply is a result of a lack...
How did tourism gain a central role in the postwar American Rustbelt city? And how did tourism development reshape the meaning and function of these cities? These are the questions at the heart of Aaron Cowan's groundbreaking book, A Nice Place to Visit. Cowan provides an insightful, comparative look at the historical development of Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore in the post-World War II period to show how urban tourism provided a potential solution to the economic woes of deindustrialization. A Nice Place to Visit chronicles the visions of urban...
How did tourism gain a central role in the postwar American Rustbelt city? And how did tourism development reshape the meaning and function of these c...
How did tourism gain a central role in the postwar American Rustbelt city? And how did tourism development reshape the meaning and function of these cities? These are the questions at the heart of Aaron Cowan s groundbreaking book, "A Nice Place to Visit."Cowan provides an insightful, comparative look at the historical development of Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore in the post World War II period to show how urban tourism provided a potential solution to the economic woes of deindustrialization. "A Nice Place to Visit" chronicles the visions of urban leaders who planned...
How did tourism gain a central role in the postwar American Rustbelt city? And how did tourism development reshape the meaning and function of these c...
When cities gentrify, it can be hard for working-class and low-income residents to stay put. Rising rents and property taxes make buildings unaffordable, or landlords may sell buildings to investors interested in redeveloping them into luxury condos.In her engaging study "The Politics of Staying Put, "Carolyn Gallaher focuses on a formal, city-sponsored initiative The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) that helps people keep their homes. This law, unique to the District of Columbia, allows tenants in apartment buildings contracted for sale the right to refuse the sale and purchase the...
When cities gentrify, it can be hard for working-class and low-income residents to stay put. Rising rents and property taxes make buildings unaffordab...
When cities gentrify, it can be hard for working-class and low-income residents to stay put. Rising rents and property taxes make buildings unaffordable, or landlords may sell buildings to investors interested in redeveloping them into luxury condos.In her engaging study "The Politics of Staying Put, "Carolyn Gallaher focuses on a formal, city-sponsored initiative The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) that helps people keep their homes. This law, unique to the District of Columbia, allows tenants in apartment buildings contracted for sale the right to refuse the sale and purchase the...
When cities gentrify, it can be hard for working-class and low-income residents to stay put. Rising rents and property taxes make buildings unaffordab...
