Comeback Cities

A Blueprint For Urban Neighborhood Revival

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Comeback Cities by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio, Basic Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio ISBN: 9780786722945
Publisher: Basic Books Publication: August 1, 2008
Imprint: Basic Books Language: English
Author: Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
ISBN: 9780786722945
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication: August 1, 2008
Imprint: Basic Books
Language: English

Comeback Cities shows how innovative, pragmatic tactics for ameliorating the nation's urban ills have produced results beyond anyone's expectations, reawakening America's toughest neighborhoods. In the past, big government and business working separately were unable to solve the inner city crisis. Today, a blend of public-private partnerships, grassroots nonprofit organizations, and a willingness to experiment characterize what is best among the new approaches to urban problem solving. Pragmatism, not dogma, has produced the charter-school movement and the police's new focus on “quality of life” issues. The new breed of big city mayors has welcomed business back into the city, stressed performance and results at city agencies, downplayed divisive racial politics, and cracked down on symptoms of social disorder. As a consequence, America's inner cities are becoming vital communities once again.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Comeback Cities shows how innovative, pragmatic tactics for ameliorating the nation's urban ills have produced results beyond anyone's expectations, reawakening America's toughest neighborhoods. In the past, big government and business working separately were unable to solve the inner city crisis. Today, a blend of public-private partnerships, grassroots nonprofit organizations, and a willingness to experiment characterize what is best among the new approaches to urban problem solving. Pragmatism, not dogma, has produced the charter-school movement and the police's new focus on “quality of life” issues. The new breed of big city mayors has welcomed business back into the city, stressed performance and results at city agencies, downplayed divisive racial politics, and cracked down on symptoms of social disorder. As a consequence, America's inner cities are becoming vital communities once again.

More books from Basic Books

Cover of the book John Marshall by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book Ha! by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book The Folly of Fools by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book The Big Ratchet by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book Running with Reindeer by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book Transforming Work by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book Mad Men And Medusas by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book The Crowded Universe by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book Borderland by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book The Choice Effect by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book The Man Who Found Time by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book A Cluttered Life by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book The Baptizing of America by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book Hellions by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
Cover of the book All the Things We Never Knew by Paul Grogan, Tony Proscio
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy