Excerpt from Basic Issues of the Second Regional Plan: October 1967
Urban planning often is considered a preoccupation of the middle-class. In fact, its effect on the poor could be greater than on others. They cannot as easily escape the consequences of an inefficient or depressing environment, and they are frequently more dependent on community institutions to make their way.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the challenges facing urban development, with a particular focus on the New York metropolitan area. Outlining the evolution of urban sprawl, the author contrasts the sprawling nature of modern cities with the more compact urban design of the past. The author endorses a return to planned urban centers, arguing that this approach fosters greater economic vitality, cultural opportunities, and social interaction while preserving green spaces and reducing reliance on cars. This book will appeal to urban planners, architects, and anyone interested in the future of cities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780260678119_0
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