Boomburbs : the rise of America's accidental cities / Robert E. Lang, Jennifer B. LeFurgy.

Author/creator Lang, Robert, 1959-
Other author LeFurgy, Jennifer B.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxiii, 212 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

SeriesJames A. Johnson metro series
James A. Johnson metro series. ^A592368
Contents Legoland -- From settlements to super suburbs -- Who live in the boomburbs -- The business of boomburbs -- Big skies, small lots : boomburb housing and master-planned development -- The small town politics of big cities -- Boomburbs at buildout -- Emerging urban realms and the boomburbs of 2030.
Abstract "Addresses the issue of 'boomburbs,' large suburbs of more than 100,000 residents, and examines who lives in them, what drives their development, and how they are governed. Explains why America's suburbs are thriving and how they are shaping the lives of millions of residents"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 175-198) and index.
LCCN 2007008338
ISBN9780815751144 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0815751141 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HT352.U6 L35 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold