Past Trends and Future Prospects of the American City The Dynamics of Atlanta

by Sjoquist, David L.; Adelman, Robert M.; Brooks, Fred; Chirico, Jennifer; Clayton, Obie; Eskew, Glenn T.; Gallagher, Charles A.; Hall, Gregory; Hankins, Katherine B.; Hartshorn, Truman A.; Hayes, Melissa M.; Hewitt, Cynthia; Jaret, Charles; Keating, Larry;

• ISBN13: 9780739135372
• ISBN10: 0739135376
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-09-24
• Publisher: Lexington Books

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?

Author Biography

David L. Sjoquist is Dan E. Sweat Distinguished Chair in Educational and Community Policy and professor of economics at Georgia State University.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Overview of Trends
An Introduction	p. 3
Atlanta's Future: Convergence or Divergence with Other Cities?	p. 13
The Economy
Tracking the Economy of the City of Atlanta: Past Trends and Future Prospects	p. 51
Retail Concentration and Place Identity: Understanding Atlanta's Changing Retail Landscape	p. 85
Air and Transportation
Air Today, Gone Tomorrow: Atlanta's Air Quality Past and Future	p. 107
Transportation Issues and Opportunities Facing the City of Atlanta	p. 133
Workers
The Creative Class and Economic Growth in Atlanta	p. 163
Recent Trends and Future Prospects for Low Income Working Families in Atlanta	p. 181
Race and Ethnicity
Black, White, and Browning: How Latino Migration is Transforming Atlanta	p. 205
Atlanta and "the Dream": Race, Ethnicity, and Recent Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends	p. 219
Gentrification and Revitalization
The Development, Redevelopment, and Gentrification of Atlanta's Housing, 1980-2007	p. 251
Exploring Mixed Income Neighborhoods in Atlanta, 1970-2010	p. 291
Exploring Civil Rights Heritage Tourism and Historic Preservation as Revitalization Tools	p. 309
Index	p. 329
Contributors	p. 331
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