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The Battle For Gotham: New York In The Shadow Of Robert Moses And Jane Jacobs
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In The 1970S, New York City Hit Rock Bottom. Crime Was At Its Highest, The Middle Class Exodus Was In High Gear, And Bankruptcy Loomed. Many People Credit New York'S Master Builder Robert Moses With Turning Gotham Around, Despite His Brutal, Undemocratic. And Demolitionheavy Ways.Urban Critic And Journalist Roberta Brandes Gratz Contradicts This Conventional View. New York City, Gratz Argues, Recovered Precisely Because Of The Waning Power Of Moses. His Decline In The Late 1960S And The Drying Up Of Big Government Funding For Urban Renewal Projects Allowed New York To Organically Regenerate According To The Precepts Defined By Jane Jacobs In Her Classic, The Death And Life Of Great American Cities, And In Contradiction To Moses'S Urban Philosophy.As American Cities Face A Devastating Economic Crisis, Jacobs'S Philosophy Is Again Vital For The Redevelopment Of Metropolitan Life. Gratz Who Was Named As One Of Planetizen'S Top 100 Urban Thinkers Gives An Ontheground Account Of Urban Renewal And Community Success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Battle for Gotham'? A: The main theme of 'The Battle for Gotham' revolves around the contrasting urban philosophies of Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs, exploring how New York City recovered during the 1970s due to the decline of Moses's power and the rise of community-driven urban renewal.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Battle for Gotham' is Roberta Brandes Gratz, a well-known urban critic and journalist.
- Q: When was 'The Battle for Gotham' published? A: 'The Battle for Gotham' was published on March 30, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as in 'New' condition, ensuring that it is in excellent shape for readers.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Battle for Gotham' contains 400 pages of insightful content about urban renewal.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Battle for Gotham' features a hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of urban studies? A: Yes, 'The Battle for Gotham' is suitable for students of urban studies, as it provides critical insights into urban planning, community dynamics, and historical context.
- Q: What makes this book relevant today? A: 'The Battle for Gotham' is relevant today as it discusses urban renewal concepts that can be applied to current economic crises facing cities, emphasizing the importance of community-driven solutions.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples of urban renewal? A: Yes, Roberta Brandes Gratz provides an on-the-ground account featuring real-life examples of urban renewal and community success throughout the book.
- Q: What audience is 'The Battle for Gotham' intended for? A: 'The Battle for Gotham' is intended for a wide audience, including urban planners, students, and anyone interested in the history and future of urban living in New York City.