"The Fight for Fairfax" presents the story of a group of local
citizens in Fairfax County, Virginia, and their efforts over the
past half-century to invent a place that would be more than simply
a Washington, D.C., suburb. Told from the group's point of view,
the book chronicles their vision of Fairfax and the steps they took
to bring it to life. The group faced many opponents, including
populist politicians and anti-growth forces, and this book examines
those clashes as part of the overall story.
The Fairfax pro-development group--a zoning attorney, a
university president, two defense contractors, a homebuilder and
several county officials, real estate developers, and
engineers--believed their work would transform Fairfax's rural
landscape into what might be called the cradle of the Information
Age. And indeed, Fairfax has become a vibrant economic hub that
boasts of modern industries, high-paying jobs, superior public
schools, a multicultural workforce, and abundant open spaces. In
making the case for these architects of change, the author, who
extensively researched the subject and conducted numerous
interviews with key players, produces an eloquent account that must
be considered by all--those who agree with and even those who
question the development.
"The Fight for Fairfax" will appeal to a diverse audience,
including local Virginia history buffs and scholars and those with
an interest in business history, especially in terms of the
challenges and opportunities that are often linked to growth and
change.
"Distributed for George Mason University Press"
General
Imprint: |
George Mason University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2009 |
First published: |
July 2009 |
Authors: |
Russ Banham
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Dimensions: |
235 x 159 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
296 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-9818779-5-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Regional & area planning >
General
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LSN: |
0-9818779-5-8 |
Barcode: |
9780981877952 |
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