Urban Spaces

Planning and Struggles for Land and Community

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Urban
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Author: James DeFilippis, Robert Fisher, Kim Geron, James Jennings, Michael Liu, June Manning Thomas, David McBride, Don Mitchell, Tony Roshan Samara, Eric Shragge, Robert W. Smith ISBN: 9780739137468
Publisher: Lexington Books Publication: December 30, 2009
Imprint: Lexington Books Language: English
Author: James DeFilippis, Robert Fisher, Kim Geron, James Jennings, Michael Liu, June Manning Thomas, David McBride, Don Mitchell, Tony Roshan Samara, Eric Shragge, Robert W. Smith
ISBN: 9780739137468
Publisher: Lexington Books
Publication: December 30, 2009
Imprint: Lexington Books
Language: English

The control and utilization of urban spaces remains a highly contested issue. Much of the debate centers on issues of economic development versus the maintenance and support of already existing communities. As a number of urban areas are in the throes of gentrification and economic development projects, there is a dearth of information on not only the use of private power in this process, but also the response of the community members. This anthology responds to a growing concern about urban and community development, and the role of corporate power. These essays focus on key themes of land ownership and management, community resistance against corporate agendas, and public discourse over these issues. These themes are presented and developed within an interdisciplinary framework which includes information and commentary about history, contemporary politics, economic development, and ideology. Most of the chapters include case studies that provide concrete examples of contemporary developments in urban areas, and each chapter includes discussion questions and a list of key words and terms to help guide the reader.

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The control and utilization of urban spaces remains a highly contested issue. Much of the debate centers on issues of economic development versus the maintenance and support of already existing communities. As a number of urban areas are in the throes of gentrification and economic development projects, there is a dearth of information on not only the use of private power in this process, but also the response of the community members. This anthology responds to a growing concern about urban and community development, and the role of corporate power. These essays focus on key themes of land ownership and management, community resistance against corporate agendas, and public discourse over these issues. These themes are presented and developed within an interdisciplinary framework which includes information and commentary about history, contemporary politics, economic development, and ideology. Most of the chapters include case studies that provide concrete examples of contemporary developments in urban areas, and each chapter includes discussion questions and a list of key words and terms to help guide the reader.

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