The Politics of Downtown Development - Dynamic Political Cultures in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. (Hardcover)

American cities experienced an extraordinary surge in downtown development during the 1970s and 1980s. Pro-growth advocates in urban government and the business community believed that the construction of office buildings, hotels, convention centers, and sports complexes would generate jobs and tax revenue while revitalizing stagnant local economies. But neighborhood groups soon became disgruntled with the unanticipated costs and unfulfilled promises of rapid expansion, and grassroots opposition erupted in cities throughout the United States. Through an insightful comparison of effective protest in San Francisco and ineffective protest in Washington, D.C., Stephen McGovern examines how citizens -- even those lacking financial resources -- have sought to control their own urban environments. McGovern interviews nearly one hundred business activists, government officials, and business leaders, exploring the influence of political culture and individual citizens' perceptions of a particular development issue. McGovern offers a compelling explanation of why some battles against city hall succeed while so many others fail.

General

Imprint:	The University Press of Kentucky
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 1998
First published:	July 1998
Authors:	Stephen J. McGovern
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-0-8131-2052-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Local government > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8131-2052-7
Barcode:	9780813120522

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