About the book
Economic Development in American Cities addresses the roles of municipal leaders and civic partners in promoting social equity by examining the experiences of five American cities in the 1990s—Austin, Cleveland, Rochester, Savannah, and Seattle. These five cities were chosen for their activist municipal administrations, robust policy agendas, and viable partnerships. Contributors familiar with each city evaluate the impact of equity investments and extract lessons for municipal leaders and policy agendas. Building on the past experiences of progressive cities, each case study city offers fresh perspectives and examples, told through a rigorous analysis of socioeconomic data and program outcomes combined with engaging stories about specific municipal administrations and policy agendas.
Editions of Economic Development in American Cities
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791471333
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791471340
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791479841
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Economic Development in American Cities addresses the roles of municipal leaders and civic partners in promoting social equity by examining the experiences of five American cities in the 1990s—Austin, Cleveland, Rochester, Savannah, and Seattle. These five cities were chosen for their activist municipal administrations, robust policy agendas, and viable partnerships. Contributors familiar with each city evaluate the impact of equity investments and extract lessons for municipal leaders and policy agendas. Building on the past experiences of progressive cities, each case study city offers fresh perspectives and examples, told through a rigorous analysis of socioeconomic data and program outcomes combined with engaging stories about specific municipal administrations and policy agendas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Economic Development in American Cities about?
Economic Development in American Cities addresses the roles of municipal leaders and civic partners in promoting social equity by examining the experiences of five American cities in the 1990s—Austin, Cleveland, Rochester, Savannah, and Seattle. These five cities were chosen for their activist municipal administrations, robust policy agendas, and viable partnerships. Contributors familiar with each city evaluate the impact of equity investments and extract lessons for municipal leaders and policy agendas. Building on the past experiences of progressive cities, each case study city offers fresh perspectives and examples, told through a rigorous analysis of socioeconomic data and program outcomes combined with engaging stories about specific municipal administrations and policy agendas.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Economic Development in American Cities?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Urban communities / city life
Where can I read a sample of Economic Development in American Cities?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791471333
How long is Economic Development in American Cities and how many pages does it have?
Economic Development in American Cities has 256 page(s)
Is Economic Development in American Cities part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Urban Public Policy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Economic Development in American Cities?
Michael I. J. Bennett, Robert P. Giloth
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Economic Development in American Cities is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791471333) and paperback(ISBN 9780791471340) and pdf(ISBN 9780791479841)
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