Back to the Future : New Urbanism and the Rise of Neotraditionalism in Urban Planning

Besel, Karl (EDT); Andreescu, Viviana (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0761861653 / ISBN 13: 9780761861652

Published by University Press of America, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Back to the Future : New Urbanism and the Rise of Neotraditionalism in Urban Planning
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761861653
• ISBN 13: 9780761861652
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book explores new urbanism and urban revitalization within the context of public policy developments. Back to the Future examines the historical roots and the beginnings of new urbanism and illustrates how this movement has become a nationwide trend in response to changing demographics and the real estate crisis.

About the Author

Karl Besel received his PhD in urban and public affairs from the University of Louisville, where he specialized in organizational administration. He is an associate professor and graduate program director in the Department of Public Administration and Health Management at Indiana University Kokomo. His research interests include new urbanism, economic development, nonprofit management, executive succession planning, civil society, and organizational sustainability.

Viviana Andreescu received her PhD in urban and public affairs from the University of Louisville. She is an associate professor in the Department of Justice Administration at the University of Louisville. Her research interests include social justice and public policy issues related to social and cultural minorities, violent crimes, fear of crime, and residential satisfaction and urban development.