Urban Planning and the African-American Community: In the Shadows

by June Manning Thomas

Book Overview

Clarifying the historical connections between the African-American population in the United States and the urban planning profession, this book suggests means by which cooperation and justice may be increased. Chapters examine: the racial origins of zoning in US cities; how Eurocentric family models have shaped planning processes of cities such as Los Angeles; and diversifying planning education in order to advance the profession. There is also a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803972342
• ISBN13: 9780803972346
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Length: 331 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"