This text provides an analysis of the economic, racial, environmental, and political trends of the 25 largest metropolitan regions in the US. Using maps and case studies, it demonstrates that growing social separation and sprawling development patterns are harming regional citizens.
This text provides an analysis of the economic, racial, environmental, and political trends of the 25 largest metropolitan regions in the US. Using ma...
The Twin Cities region contains 11 counties, 300 cities and townships, and 1,700 unique combinations of tax rates and public services. Historically, this fragmentation has made it extremely difficult to address the social, economic, and environmental problems that affect all parts of the region, yet the Minneapolis and St. Paul area has generally been held in high esteem as a model of regional cooperation. How do policy planners make it work-and is it working well enough?
In Region Myron Orfield and Thomas Luce examine both the successes and shortcomings of the Twin Cities...
The Twin Cities region contains 11 counties, 300 cities and townships, and 1,700 unique combinations of tax rates and public services. Historically...