Urban & Municipal Planning

"Building the South Side" explores the struggle for influence that dominated the planning and development of Chicago's South Side during the Progre...

Bringing to the fore a wealth of original research, A Detroit Story examines how the informal reclamation of abandoned property has been shaping De...

Most American cities are now administered by appointed city managers and governed by councils chosen in nonpartisan, at-large elections. In the ear...

This comprehensive volume examines contemporary life and history in Beijing, covering such topics as culture, politics, economics, crime, security,...

Most American cities are now administered by appointed city managers and governed by councils chosen in nonpartisan, at-large elections. In the ear...

The original guide on modern housing from the premier expert and activist in the public housing movement Originally published in 1934, Modern Housi...

In recent decades, China has used urbanization as an economic development tool to reconstruct the country's traditional institutions, culture, and ...

How do we rein in the power of Big Tech?How do we tackle the climate crisis? How can all of us play a part in making change happen? For the past fo...

As towns and cities worldwide deal with fast-increasing land pressures, while also trying to promote more sustainable, connected communities, the c...

A half century after the Fair Housing Act, despite ongoing transformations of the geography of privilege and poverty, residential segregation by ra...

Transformation through digital innovation is becoming an imperative for every city. The ‘Smart City’ concept promises to solve the most urgent quer...

A half century after the Fair Housing Act, despite ongoing transformations of the geography of privilege and poverty, residential segregation by ra...

Rising income inequality and concentrated poverty threaten the social sustainability of North American cities. Suburban growth endangers sensitive ...

Most new urban growth takes place in the suburbs; consequently, infrastructures are in a constant state of playing catch-up, creating repeated infr...

We tend to think cities look the way they do because of the conscious work of architects, planners and builders. But what if the look of cities had...

We tend to think cities look the way they do because of the conscious work of architects, planners and builders. But what if the look of cities had...

This comprehensive volume is an indispensable resource for researchers as well as general readers interested in the geography, history, and culture...

The early 2020s unleashed a perfect storm on governments worldwide. Logistical challenges never before anticipated left some communities flailing w...

This even-handed survey of contemporary urban development in America examines how and why a growing number of citizens are concerned about urban sp...

Rich and his contributing authors provide a political and economic analysis of sports stadium construction in the United States—the impact it has o...

A critical look at the political economy of urban bicycle infrastructure in the United StatesNot long ago, bicycling in the city was considered a r...

The location of new housing development has become one of the most intractable controversies of modern times. This book provides a powerful critiqu...

Honourable Mention - 2023 ASR Prize for Best Africa-focused Anthology or Edited Collection Innovative study of state politics, identity and buildi...

Examines the origin and development of the private property rights system from prehistory to the present day Traces the origin and development of ...

Explores the unintended consequences of civic activism in a disaster-prone city After Hurricane Katrina, thousands of people swiftly mobilized to r...

Winner of the Joseph Levenson Post-1900 Book PrizeThis cultural study of public space examines the cityscape of Taipei, Taiwan, in rich descriptive...

Most people do not think to observe geology from the sidewalks of a major city, but all David B. Williams has to do is look at building stone in an...

Questions increasingly dominant urban planning orthodoxies and whether they truly serve everyday city dwellers What makes some cities world class? ...

Professionals in the construction industry must respond quickly to meet the increasing pressures of heightened urban migration, and provide sustain...