The Future of Winter Cities
Author | : Gary Gappert |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 1987-05 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105038632498 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "Is the migration of jobs and people to the Sun Belt irreversible in our lifetime? This volume assesses the prospects for Snow Belt cities in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere in the world as the 21st century approaches. Topics covered include: - the revitalization of older industrial cities - the evolution of urban transactional activities - such as the interactions among finance, communication, and the arts - to the status of a major economic sector - the concept of "livable winter cities" In addition to extensive analyses of American northern cities, case studies on Sapporo, Helsinki, and Toronto are also presented. Discussions of such diverse issues as urban design, urban food policy, and the role of the arts contribute to the unique, interdisciplinary nature of this collection." --