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New York Times Bestseller and award-winning book.
Reveals government's role in racial segregation.
Challenges myths about de facto segregation.
Describes systematic segregation policies and practices.
Essential reading for understanding urban history.
Includes 13 impactful illustrations.
Calls for addressing historical injustices.
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Price Range: $9.75
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Explore the concept of urban walkability.
Learn how to improve city dynamics effectively.
Understand walkability's impact on community vitality.
Discover simple, cost-effective city planning strategies.
Gain insights from real-world urban examples.
Transform American cities into pedestrian-friendly environments.
Find practical steps to enhance local infrastructure.
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Price Range: $17.46
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Explores social infrastructure's role in bridging divides.
Highlights importance of shared spaces for communities.
Combines research with global examples for insight.
Offers solutions to societal challenges through community investment.
Critically acclaimed by NPR and prominent figures.
Encourages rebuilding civic life through social connections.
A blueprint for fostering mutual support and resilience.
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Price Range: $15.75
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An in-depth exploration of urban gentrification.
Reveals impacts on families and communities.
Examines systemic forces driving housing inequality.
Insights from cities like New Orleans and Detroit.
Addresses America’s crises of race and inequality.
Empowers readers to reclaim their urban spaces.
A hard-hitting exposé on housing policies.
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Price Range: $11.31
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Explores homelessness as a housing market issue.
Analyzes regional variations in U.S. homelessness rates.
Challenges common beliefs about homelessness causes.
Utilizes accessible statistical analysis for clarity.
Offers policy solutions tailored to regional contexts.
Provides rich data supporting structural explanations.
Shifts focus from individuals to metropolitan factors.
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Price Range: $20.99
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Explains urban infrastructure in an engaging way.
Uses New York City as a reference point.
Describes water, sewage, and garbage systems.
Explores traffic, subways, and electricity management.
Includes fascinating facts and anecdotes.
Combines text and graphics for clarity.
Offers a unique urban life perspective.
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Price Range: $15.19
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER and critically acclaimed book.
Explores social infrastructure's role in community healing.
Addresses deep societal divisions and polarization issues.
Offers a blueprint for bridging divides effectively.
Combines research with global examples and case studies.
Advocates for investment in shared community spaces.
Insightful and uplifting read for civic engagement.
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Price Range: $11.99
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Explores urban design's impact on happiness.
Highlights innovative cities transforming urban living.
Combines psychology and neuroscience insights.
Features visionary leaders and their unique solutions.
Examines benefits of dense urban living.
Encourages grassroots efforts for community change.
Promotes retrofitting cities for enhanced well-being.
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Price Range: $11.51
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Explores U.S. homelessness through regional analysis.
Focus on metropolitan areas, not individual experiences.
Tests conventional beliefs about homelessness causes.
Finds housing market conditions drive regional differences.
Offers policy solutions tailored to local contexts.
Accessible statistical analysis for broader understanding.
Challenges common assumptions about homelessness drivers.
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Price Range: $15.04
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Classic indictment of slum life in New York.
Originally published in 1890, still relevant today.
Explores living conditions and sweatshop realities.
Highlights plight of working children in factories.
Influenced major reforms in Lower East Side.
2015 reprint of the original 1957 edition.
Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.
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Price Range: $6.95
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Reveals government-imposed racial segregation in America.
Challenges the myth of de facto segregation.
Extensive research and extraordinary revelations included.
Chronicles segregation's history from the 1920s onward.
Explains lasting impacts on urban neighborhoods today.
Calls for understanding to remedy unconstitutional past.
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Price Range: $22.86
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Insider secrets of America's transportation system revealed.
Explores why current systems fail communities.
Real-world examples of poor design choices.
Case studies showcasing successful design improvements.
Strategies to combat traffic congestion effectively.
Bottom-up techniques for cost-effective transportation projects.
Enhances quality of life for local residents.
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Price Range: $17.99
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Learn to invest in low-income housing successfully.
Discover strategies for quick property renovations.
Understand tenant screening for Section 8 rentals.
Explore financing options with credit card advances.
Gain insights from real landlord experiences.
Maximize rental income with low-cost improvements.
Assess whether Section 8 housing is right for you.
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Price Range: $19.99
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Comprehensive strategies for affordable housing solutions.
Over 50 actionable policy recommendations included.
Focus on supply, stability, and subsidy principles.
Advocates for tenant protections alongside housing development.
Addresses housing crises in major US cities.
Essential resource for housing professionals and advocates.
Promotes community resilience through local action.
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Price Range: $35.00
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Explores cities' impact on human civilization.
Written by acclaimed historian Ben Wilson.
Covers famous and forgotten urban histories.
Highlights innovations sparked by urban living.
Engaging narrative rich with historical detail.
Examines cities from ancient Athens to modern Seattle.
Reveals the essence of community and design.
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Price Range: $19.69
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Explores zoning's impact on communities and individuals.
Highlights outdated codes maintaining racial segregation.
Shows zoning's potential to combat ecological harm.
Details successful zoning reforms across multiple cities.
Encourages urban farming and community engagement initiatives.
Demystifies the complexities of zoning regulations.
Offers a vision for transformative community change.
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Price Range: $12.24
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Explores Austin's cultural and urban evolution.
In-depth analysis of the music scene's changes.
Examines effects of rapid urbanization and gentrification.
Highlights challenges faced by long-time residents.
Investigates impact of Big Tech on affordability.
Raises questions about American urban identity transformation.
Features extensive interviews and journalist's insights.
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Price Range: $2.99
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Explores Tokyo's unique urban spaces and culture.
Highlights the balance of growth and community.
Focuses on Tokyo's five key urban features.
Demystifies emergent urbanism for global audiences.
Practical insights for architects and urban planners.
Encourages adaptability and spontaneity in city design.
Offers a new vision for human-scale cities.
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Price Range: $20.90
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A must-read book of 2020.
Explores America's housing inequality crisis.
Insightful reporting from journalist Conor Dougherty.
Highlights California's housing challenges as a cautionary tale.
Recognized by major publications and organizations.
Delves into activist movements addressing housing issues.
Engaging storytelling that reveals complex realities.
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Price Range: $13.78
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Explores zoning codes’ hidden impact on society.
Reveals zoning's role in shaping our cities.
Highlights outdated codes maintaining racial segregation.
Shows how zoning affects ecological sustainability.
Shares successful community-driven zoning reform examples.
Encourages harnessing zoning for positive change.
Demystifies zoning as a tool for transformation.
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Price Range: $22.61
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Challenging rent as a source of inequality.
Empowering tenants through collective action strategies.
Insightful analysis of the housing crisis.
Real stories of resistance against gentrification.
Focus on poor and working-class voices.
Authors with experience in tenant organizing.
A call to reclaim our cities and homes.
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Price Range: $16.69
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Insights into San Antonio's financial struggles.
Sheryl Sculley's transformative leadership journey.
Strategies for effective city governance and turnaround.
Real-life lessons applicable to other cities.
Behind-the-scenes look at city management challenges.
Guidebook for city officials facing crises.
Engaging narrative of wins and losses.
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Price Range: $17.65
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National best-selling author Michael Shellenberger critiques progressives.
Examines worsening urban issues under progressive policies.
Focuses on San Francisco and West Coast cities.
Reveals ideology enabling homelessness and crime.
Challenges claims of solving inequality and crime.
Explores impact of destructive behaviors on civilization.
Provokes critical thinking about urban governance.
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Price Range: $21.25
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Transform urban streets for pedestrians and cyclists.
Practical advice for safer, vibrant city spaces.
Real-life examples from global cities.
Step-by-step visuals to redesign street layouts.
Innovative strategies to reduce congestion.
Inspires city planners with proven techniques.
Reimagines streets as dynamic public spaces.
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Price Range: $16.24
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Explore the impact of community beliefs on design.
Discover reforms for beautiful and affordable communities.
Learn from contemporary urban planning success stories.
Understand the history of America's built environment.
Practical guide for developers and city officials.
Inspire change with optimistic visions for the future.
Accessible insights into urban design and development.
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Price Range: $26.91
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Candid insider look at local government dynamics.
First female mayor of a major New York city.
Explains complexities of public policy and politics.
Highlights challenges of municipal policymaking and elections.
Discusses pressures faced in managing city resources.
Examines systemic obstacles to meaningful local change.
Illuminates the role of local governments in problem-solving.
Price Range: $32.99
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Classic evaluation of urban city form.
Explores city perception by residents.
Introduces concept of imageability.
Uses case studies from major cities.
Guidance for planners and architects.
Essential reading for city dwellers.
Innovative method for city evaluation.
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Price Range: $32.00
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Revitalize downtowns with small-scale manufacturing.
Inclusive economic development for local communities.
Proven five-step method for transformation.
Real-world examples from diverse cities.
Creates local jobs and business opportunities.
Engages community leaders for lasting impact.
Empowers cities to build sustainable futures.
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Price Range: $21.07
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Reveals shocking Flint water crisis cover-up.
Uncovers government negligence and betrayal of citizens.
Draws on eight years of investigative reporting.
Exposes political schemes prioritizing ambition over health.
Highlights ongoing health issues and rising lead levels.
Provides a roadmap to prevent future tragedies.
Calls for accountability and community activism.
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Price Range: $13.47
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Explore the link between environment and health.
Discover how cities impact our well-being.
Learn to improve urban living conditions.
Understand the importance of healthy environments.
Transform places to enhance community health.
Empower yourself to reshape your surroundings.
Join the movement for healthier cities.
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Price Range: $20.00
