ISBN: 9780262194624 - times square roulette: remaking the city icon (28 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The compelling story of the politics, policies, and personalities that made Times Square's revitalization possible.The spectacularly successful transformation of Times Square has become a model for other cities. From its beginning as Longacre Square, Times Square's commercialism, signage, cultural diversity, and social tolerance have been deeply embedded in New York City's psyche. Its symbolic role guaranteed that any plan for its renewal would push the hot buttons of public controversy: free speech, property-taking through eminent domain, development density, tax subsidy, and historic preservation.In Times Square Roulette, Lynne Sagalyn debunks the myth of an overnight urban miracle performed by Disney and Mayor Giuliani, to tell the far more complex and commanding tale of a twenty-year process of public controversy, nonstop litigation, and interminable delay. She tells how the troubled execution of the original redevelopment plan provided a rare opportunity to rescript it. And timing was all: the mid-1990s saw rising international corporate interest in the city was a mecca for mass-market entertainment and synergistic merchandising. Sagalyn details the complex relationship between planning and politics and the role of market forces in shaping Times Square's redevelopment opportunities. She shows how policy was wedded to deal making and how persistent individuals and groups forged both.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The compelling story of the politics, policies, and personalities that made Times Square's revitalization possible.The spectacularly successful transformation of Times Square has become a model for other cities. From its beginning as Longacre Square, Times Square's commercialism, signage, cultural diversity, and social tolerance have been deeply embedded in New York City's psyche. Its symbolic role guaranteed that any plan for its renewal would push the hot buttons of public controversy: free speech, property-taking through eminent domain, development density, tax subsidy, and historic preservation.In Times Square Roulette, Lynne Sagalyn debunks the myth of an overnight urban miracle performed by Disney and Mayor Giuliani, to tell the far more complex and commanding tale of a twenty-year process of public controversy, nonstop litigation, and interminable delay. She tells how the troubled execution of the original redevelopment plan provided a rare opportunity to rescript it. And timing was all: the mid-1990s saw rising international corporate interest in the city was a mecca for mass-market entertainment and synergistic merchandising. Sagalyn details the complex relationship between planning and politics and the role of market forces in shaping Times Square's redevelopment opportunities. She shows how policy was wedded to deal making and how persistent individuals and groups forged both.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Minor shelfwear. Rubbing to DJ. Oversized , heavy book requires extra postage.

Paperback. Zustand: VG Minus. Vg minus showing light cover wear. Signed in ink by the author on the half-title with just her name. Also Laid-in is an autographed letter signed by the author on her titled stationary regarding a lecture that she cannot make at another professors class. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. Color and black and white photographs. First edition. As new in like dust jacket.

Very good minus, light shelfwear. Cloth Quarto 620pp Sm stain bottom front edge. LIghtly edgeworn, lightly rubbed jacket. Monday, February 19, 2012 This large, heavy book may require extra shipping.

Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 620 pages. Hardcover. Color and b/w illustrations throughout. Binding tight. Spine straight. Dust jacket unclipped, excellent. Red endpapers. Cover boards bound in black cloth, red title on spine. Pages and edges clean and bright. In beautiful condition, looks nearly new. Sagalyn debunks the myth of an overnight urban miracle performed by Disney and Mayor Giuliani, to tell the far more complex and commanding tale of a twenty-year process of public controversy, nonstop litigation, and seemingly interminable delay. Record # 32328.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. Hbk, 4to, 620pp, illustr throughout, an unread copy, excellent clean, tight and unmarked in fine, unclipped and sleeve-protected dj, as new.

Zustand: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Zustand: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. 620pp Illus "Remaking the city icon.".

Zustand: New. Brand New Original US Edition. Customer service! Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Zustand: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Zustand: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used - Very Good. The spectacularly successful transformation of Times Square has become amodel for other cities. From its beginning as Longacre Square, Times Square'scommercialism, signage, cultural diversity, and social tolerance have been deeplyembedded in New York City's psyche. Its symbolic role guaranteed that any plan forits renewal would push the hot buttons of public controversy: free speech, property-taking through eminent domain, development density, tax subsidy, andhistoric preservation.In Times Square Roulette, Lynne Sagalyn debunks the myth of anovernight urban miracle performed by Disney and Mayor Giuliani, to tell the far morecomplex and commanding tale of a twenty-year process of public controversy, nonstoplitigation, and interminable delay. She tells how the troubled execution of theoriginal redevelopment plan provided a rare opportunity to rescript it. And timingwas all: the mid-1990s saw rising international corporate interest in the city as amecca for mass-market entertainment and synergistic merchandising. Sagalyn detailsthe complex relationship between planning and politics and the role of market forcesin shaping Times Square's redevelopment opportunities. She shows how policy waswedded to deal making and how persistent individuals and groups forgedboth. The compelling story of the politics, policies, and personalities that made Times Square's revitalization possible. Wrapped in Brodart dust jacket protector. Book has minor shelf wear along bottom edge.…

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Très bon état. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Livre en anglais. In-4 relié. Jaquette en bon état. XVIII-620 pages. Très bon état d'occasion. in-4°.

Zustand: New. pp. xviii + 620 202 Illus. (20 Col.).

Zustand: New. pp. xviii + 620 1st Edition.

Zustand: New. pp. xviii + 620.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Book condition is Very Good+; with a Very Good+ dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked. ; 11.20 X 7.82 X 1.51 inches; 638 pages.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Zustand: New. Brand New! Fast Delivery This is an International Edition and ship within 24-48 hours. Deliver by FedEx and Dhl, & Aramex, UPS, & USPS and we do accept APO and PO BOX Addresses. Order can be delivered worldwide within 6-10 days and we do have flat rate for up to 2LB. Extra shipping charges will be requested if the Book weight is more than 5 LB. This Item May be shipped from India, United states & United Kingdom. Depending on your location and availability.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. DJ in archival cover.