New York The Politics Of Urban Regional Development
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New York
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Author : Michael N. Danielson
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1983-10-03
New York written by Michael N. Danielson and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-10-03 with History categories.
Studies the cultural, economic, political, and social forces influencing life in New York City.
New York
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Author : Michael N. Danielson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
New York written by Michael N. Danielson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with categories.
The Politics Of Urban Development
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Author : Clarence Nathan Stone
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
The Politics Of Urban Development written by Clarence Nathan Stone and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Political Science categories.
In the past twenty years the study of urban politics has shifted from a predominant concern with political culture and ethos to a preoccupation with political economy, particularly that of urban development. Urban scholars have come to recognize that cities are shaped by forces beyond their boundaries. From that focus have emerged the views that cities are clearly engaged in economic competition; that market processes are shaped by national policy decisions, sometimes intentionally and sometimes inadvertently; and that the costs and benefits of economic growth are unevenly distributed. But what else needs to be said about the policies and politics of urban development? To supplement prevailing theories, The Politics of Urban Development argues that the role of local actors in making development decisions merits closer study. Whatever the structural constraints, politics still matters. Collectively the essays provide ample evidence that local government officials and other community actors do not simply follow the imperatives that derive from the national political economy; they are able to assert a significant degree of influence over the shared destiny of an urban population. The impact of the collection is to heighten awareness of local political practices and of how and why they make a difference.
The Politics Of Urban And Regional Development And The American Exception
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Author : Kevin R. Cox
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2016-10-12
The Politics Of Urban And Regional Development And The American Exception written by Kevin R. Cox and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-12 with Social Science categories.
Although all advanced industrial societies have urban and regional development policies, such policy in the United States historically has taken on a very distinct form. Compared with the more top-down, centrally orchestrated approaches of Western European countries, US cities and, to a lesser degree, states, take the lead, spurred on by developers and those with interest in rent. This bottom-up policy creates conflict as one city battles with another for new investments and as real estate developers fight over the spoils, resulting in highly contentious politics. In The Politics of Urban and Regional Development and the American Exception, Cox addresses the question of why US policy is so unique. In doing so, he illustrates the essential characteristics of American regional development through a series of case studies including housing politics in Silicon Valley; the history of the Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport; and a major redevelopment project that was rebuffed in Columbus, Ohio. Cox contrasts these examples with Western Europe’s tradition of centralized governmental involvement and stronger labor movements that historically have been more concerned with creating what he calls “the good geography” than profits for developers, whatever the shortfalls in policy outcomes might be. The differences illuminate the peculiar nature of political engagement and local competition in shaping the way US urban development has evolved.
Empire On The Hudson
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Author : Jameson W. Doig
language : en
Publisher: Columbia History of Urban Life
Release Date : 2001
Empire On The Hudson written by Jameson W. Doig and has been published by Columbia History of Urban Life this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
Doig traces the evolution of the Port Authority from the battles leading to its creation in 1921 through its conflicts with the railroads and its expansion to build bridges and tunnels for motor vehicles. Chronicling the adroit maneuvers that led the Port Authority to take control of the region's airports and seaport operations, build the largest bus terminal in the nation, and construct the World Trade Center, Doig reveals the rise to power of one of the world's largest specialized regional governments.
Reconstructing Times Square
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Author : Alexander J. Reichl
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Reconstructing Times Square written by Alexander J. Reichl and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Architecture categories.
When the big ball drops on New Year's Eve, thousands are there to witness that great glittering sight, while millions more watch on national television. Times Square may be the cultural hub of America, the "Crossroads of the World," but its lights have not always shone as brightly as they do now. Once a glamorous theater district, Times Square and 42nd Street had degenerated into a neighborhood known for the winos and sex shops of "Midnight Cowboy" until New York's business and arts communities stepped in. These advocates of urban revitalization exploited cultural and historic preservation arguments to transform a low-income entertainment district into a Disney-fied tourist mecca. Where Ratso Rizzo once kicked cars and "hookers" plied their trade, Mickey Mouse now greets visitors from atop a Disney superstore surrounded by rising office towers, theaters, and theme restaurants—all thanks to huge tax subsidies and government support. Alexander Reichl tells the fascinating story of how cultural politics and economic greed transformed the city's physical and social environment with an ongoing multibillion-dollar redevelopment program, changing the district from a symbol of urban decline to one of urban renaissance. He explains the political significance of the historic preservation and arts-related approach to urban revitalization, showing how it was used to appeal to the upscale values of middle-class New Yorkers often hostile to urban renewal. He also examines the role of the Walt Disney Company in the project and demonstrates its power to redefine a premier public space. In telling the story of Times Square, Reichl reveals much about politics and power at the city level and their relationship to the development of urban space. He frames his lively narrative with an illuminating account of how historic preservation initiatives at all government levels have displaced large-scale federal urban renewal programs as the dominant approach to urban development, and he shows the importance of political discourse and cultural politics in mobilizing public support for urban redevelopment. Now that it has been reconfigured for the 21st century, Times Square provides a rich and multifaceted case for exploring the latest trends in urban renewal. Yet Reichl suggests much that has happened here is regrettable: the ousting of low-income citizens to serve commercial interests, the loss of a culturally diverse entertainment district, and the failure to address persistent class- and race-based segregation in a central urban area. By getting to the heart of the Great White Way, Reconstructing Times Square provides an important look at urban renewal-and politics—in a changing America.
Lewis Mumford And The Ecological Region
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Author : Mark Luccarelli
language : en
Publisher: Guilford Press
Release Date : 1997-03-01
Lewis Mumford And The Ecological Region written by Mark Luccarelli and has been published by Guilford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-03-01 with Political Science categories.
Well known for his column in The New Yorker, Lewis Mumford is widely regarded as the foremost urban critic of this century. Through historical and theoretical perspectives, author Mark Luccarelli traces the development of Mumford's thought on regional planning focusing on his pioneering concept of an ecologically-based region and shows how he attempted to turn his ideas into reality through the Regional Planning Association of America (RPAA). This informative book also demonstrates how Mumford's ideas remain extraordinarily relevant and valuable to today's urban problems.
Remaking New York
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Author : William Sites
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2003
Remaking New York written by William Sites and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with City planning categories.
New York
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Author : Jill S. Gross
language : en
Publisher: Megacities
Release Date : 2023-03-23
New York written by Jill S. Gross and has been published by Megacities this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-23 with New York (N.Y.) categories.
A comprehensive analysis of the political, economic and social dynamics that have made New York a megacity today.
Cities In The International Marketplace
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Author : H. V. Savitch
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2018-06-05
Cities In The International Marketplace written by H. V. Savitch and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-05 with Political Science categories.
Does globalization menace our cities? Are cities able to exercise democratic rule and strategic choice when international competition increasingly limits the importance of place? Cities in the International Marketplace looks at the political responses of ten cities in North America and Western Europe as they grappled with the forces of global restructuring during the past thirty years. H. V. Savitch and Paul Kantor conclude that cities do have choices in city building and that they behave strategically in the international marketplace. Rather than treating cities through case studies, this book undertakes rigorous systematic comparison. In doing so it provides an innovative theory that explains how city governments bargain in the capital investment process to assert their influence. The authors examine the role of economic conditions and intergovernmental politics as well as local democratic institutions and cultural values. They also show why cities vary in their approaches to urban development. They portray how cities are constrained by the dynamics of the global economy but are not its prisoners. Further, they explain why some urban communities have more maneuverability than do others in the economic development game. Local governance, culture, and planning can combine with economic fortune and national urban policies to provide resources that expand or contract the scope for choice. This clearly written book analyzes the political economy of development in Detroit, Houston, and New York in the United States; Toronto in Canada; Paris and Marseilles in France; Milan and Naples in Italy; and Glasgow and Liverpool in Great Britain.