Introduction to Planning History in the United States

By Donald A. Krueckeberg (editor),

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This book is an introduction to the history of the city planning profession in the United States, from its roots in the middle of the nineteenth century to the present day. The work examines important questions of American planning history. Why did city planning develop in the manner it did?…

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This book is a classic and provides a historical overview on the city planning profession in the United States.

This book provides a context of how city planning developed and how city planning evolved to the present day. The case studies are great throughout the book, which provides applied context to the main themes throughout the book. 

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