Past trends and future prospects of the American city : the dynamics of Atlanta / edited by David L. Sjoquist.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sjoquist, David L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic forecasting.

Atlanta (Ga.)--Economic conditions--Congresses.

Atlanta (Ga.).

Economic forecasting--Georgia--Atlanta--Congresses.

Georgia--Atlanta.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

ix, 332 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2009]

Summary:

Atlanta's experience over the past fifteen to twenty years is reflective of many cities, particularly those in the south and west. Thus, the story of how and why Atlanta has changed is informative for cities in general. What accounts for the positive turnaround of the city of Atlanta? What can other cities learn from Atlanta's experience?

This collection examines changes in the city of Atlanta over the past three decades and explores the factors associated with the observed changes. Beginning with several chapters that take a broad focus on the city's demographics and the city's economy, the contributions then focus on more specific aspects of urban development, such as the changing face of retailing, income and poverty, race and ethnicity, the arts, transportation, and housing and gentrification. Later chapters assess the future prospects for the city. Together, the contributions paint a picture of how the city of Atlanta has changed, why it has changed, and its future prospects. The implications for other major metropolitan centers are broad, and the lessons learned are of relevance to anyone interested in the economic and social health of cities.

Contents:

Atlanta's future : convergence or divergence with other cities? / Charles Jaret, Melissa M. Hayes, and Robert M. Adelman

Tracking the economy of the city of Atlanta : past trends and future prospects / Glenwood Ross, David L. Sjoquist, and Matthew Wooten

Retail concentration and place identity : understanding Atlanta's changing retail landscape / Katherine B. Hankins

Air today, gone tomorrow : Atlanta's air quality : past and future / Douglas S. Noonan and Jennifer Chirico

Transportation issues and opportunities facing the city of Atlanta / Truman A. Hartshorn

The creative class and economic growth in Atlanta / Michael Rushton

Recent trends and future prospects for low income working families in Atlanta / Fred Brooks

Black, white and browning : how Latino migration is transforming Metro Atlanta / Charles A. Gallagher

Atlanta and "the dream" : race, ethnicity, and recent demographic and socioeconomic trends / Obie Clayton, Cynthia Hewitt, and Gregory Hall

The development, redevelopment, and gentrification of Atlanta's housing, 1980-2006 / Larry Keating

Exploring mixed income neighborhoods in Atlanta, 1970-2010 / Douglas J. Krupka

Exploring civil rights heritage tourism and historic preservation as revitalization tools / Glenn T. Eskew.

Notes:

"The book is comprised of twelve papers presented at a conference ... held at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies of Georgia State University"--P. 3.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0739135376

9780739135372

9780739135396

0739135392

OCLC:

421533370

Publisher Number:

99961662355