First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

In this volume, some of the leading figures in the field have been brought together to write on the roots of the historic preservation movement in the United States, ranging from New York to Santa Fe, Charleston to Chicago. Giving Preservation a History explores the long history of historic preservation: how preservation movements have taken a leading role in shaping American urban space and development; how historic preservation battles have reflected broader social forces; and what the changing nature of historic preservation means for efforts to preserve national, urban, and local heritage. The second edition adds several new essays addressing key developing areas in the field by major new voices. The new essays represent the broadening range of scholarship on historic preservation generated since the publication of the first edition, taking better account of the role of cultural diversity and difference within the field while exploring the connections between preservation and allied concerns such as environmental sustainability, LGBTQ and nonwhite identity, and economic development.

Unique in perspective, this handbook focuses on the core aspects of metropolitanism--giving readers what they need to be knowledgeable and effective metropolitan citizens. It provides cutting-edge insights into the nature and affects of two simultaneous contests--the competition among several hundred metropolitan regions and the competition with any single metropolitan area--and thus serves as an owner's manual for participating in both aspects of the metropolitan chase within the United States. Includes an Internet Guide to Metropolitan Regions, Governance, and Policies, and essential information on metropolitan areas with populations over one million. Distinguishing characteristics of the new Metropolitan Region; The key players (The Public Sector, The Business Sector, The Nonprofit Sector, The Civic Sphere); The External Chase (competition among metros--Economic Development; Transportation; Education; Arts, Entertainment, and Tourism); The Internal Chase (competition within metros--Protecting People and Property; Protecting Health and the Environment; Providing Housing; Providing Recreation, Parks, and Open Space; Taxes). For anyone interested in Urban Politics, Metropolitan Politics, Urban Planning, Urban Affairs, and Local Government.

"This book provides a comprehensive treatment of collaborative GIS focusing on system design, group spatial planning and mapping; modeling, decision support, and visualization; and internet and wireless applications" -- Provided by publisher.

Describes and pictures buildings and places throughout the United Sates deemed worthy of preservation, and explains ways in which architecturally valuable structures and cities have been saved.

In The Divided City, urban practitioner and scholar Alan Mallach presents a detailed picture of what has happened over the past 15 to 20 years in industrial cities like Pittsburgh and Baltimore, as they have undergone unprecedented, unexpected revival. He spotlights these changes while placing them in their larger economic, social and political context. Most importantly, he explores the pervasive significance of race in American cities, and looks closely at the successes and failures of city governments, nonprofit entities, and citizens as they have tried to address the challenges of change. The Divided City concludes with strategies to foster greater equality and opportunity, firmly grounding them in the cities' economic and political realities.