Sunburnt Cities: The Great Recession, Depopulation and Urban Planning in the American Sunbelt

By Justin B. Hollander

Book Overview

The decline in sun-belt cities of America has followed on from the decline of those in the rust-belt. Justin B. Hollander addresses the reasons and statistics behind these shrinking cities with a positive outlook, arguing that growth for growth's sake is not beneficial for communities, suggesting instead that urban development could be achieved through shrinkage. Case studies include Phoenix, Fresno and Flint.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415592119
• ISBN13: 9780415592116
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"