The American City: What Works, what Doesn'tThis definitive sourcebook on urban planning points out what has and hasn't worked in the ongoing attempt to solve the continuing problems of American cities. Hundreds of examples and case studies clearly illustrate successes and failures in urban planning and regeneration, including examples of the often misunderstood and maligned "Comprehensive Plan". |
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A REALISTIC APPROACH TO CITY | 1 |
INGREDIENTS OF SUCCESS | 9 |
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS | 29 |
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