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This book uncovers creative planning and design strategies of nine U.S. towns as they rebuild to remain vibrant, equitable and viable in the face of metropolitan sprawl, population shifts, political division, and economic shortfalls. These nine projects show how the U.S. small town is unexpectedly progressive, experimental, urban and global.
List of contents
Introduction: American Towns in the 21st Century
Section 1 Constellations
1.1 North Adams, MA
1.2 Jamestown, NY
1.3 Bentonville, AR
Section 2 Satellites
2.1 Caldwell, ID
2.2 Piqua, OH
Section 3 Metroposts
3.1 San Ysidro, CA
3.2 Opa-locka, FL
Section 4 Outposts
4.1 Traverse City, MI
4.2 Greensburg, KS
Acknowledgments
Index
About the author
David Gamble is Lecturer in Urban Design at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a registered architect and certified urban planner and Principal of Gamble Associates, based in Cambridge, MA. The practice focuses on urban revitalization and community development. He is the co-author of Rebuilding the American City and editor of Idea City.
Patty Heyda is Professor of Urban Design and Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis. She researches American cities and design politics, with a focus on mapping and spatial justice. She is the author of Radical Atlas of Ferguson, USA and co-author of Rebuilding the American City.
Summary
This book uncovers creative planning and design strategies of nine U.S. towns as they rebuild to remain vibrant, equitable and viable in the face of metropolitan sprawl, population shifts, political division, and economic shortfalls. These nine projects show how the U.S. small town is unexpectedly progressive, experimental, urban and global.
