Urban Decline and the Future of American Cities

Author	: Katharine L. Bradbury
Publisher	: Brookings Institution Press
Total Pages	: 309
Release	: 1982-01-01
ISBN-10	: 0815710534
ISBN-13	: 9780815710530
Rating	: 4/5 (34 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Urban Decline and the Future of American Cities by : Katharine L. Bradbury

Download or read book Urban Decline and the Future of American Cities written by Katharine L. Bradbury and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the past two decades, most large American cities have lost population, yet some have continued to grow. Does this trend foreshadow the 'death' of our largest cities? Or is urban decline a temporary phenomenon likely to be reversed by high energy costs?

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