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It's Hardly Sportin' - Stadiums, Neighborhoods, and the New Chicago (Paperback)
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It's Hardly Sportin' - Stadiums, Neighborhoods, and the New Chicago (Paperback)
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Across the nation, stadiums and sports centers are a vital aspect
of urban redevelopment. How do these projects affect the
communities near the new facilities? Focusing on the controversies
surrounding three major Chicago projects-the United Center,
Comiskey Park, and lighting Wrigley Field-It's Hardly Sportin'
suggests fresh ways for cities to coordinate the expansion of
sports facilities with neighborhood life. Shared interest in the
home team's triumphs and tragedies can unify a city. But when
disputes arise over new and improved sports stadiums, who wins and
who loses at the neighborhood level? Using Chicago as a case study,
Spirou and Bennett show what happens to neighborhoods when cities
use sports as a strategy for revitalization. They argue that
stadiums serve as effective tools for urban revitalization only if
community organizations and local conditions are closely involved
in the planning process. Offering provocative insights into the
challenges of contemporary urban economic development, It's Hardly
Sportin' calls attention to the crucial role of sports centers in
American culture.
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