Two tales of a city : rebuilding Chicago's architectural and social landscape, 1986-2005 /
Satler, Gail.
DeKalb, Ill. : Northern Illinois University Press,
c2006.
"In this study of Chicago's new Central Area, Gail Satler illuminates the ways in which the renovations of the past two decades have reconfigured the social as well as the physical landscape." "Tracing the renovation process from concept to construction, Satler examines design plans and interviews officials and architects who envisioned a revitalized Central Area. Then she leads the reader on a tour of State Street, the Chicago River, and Millennium Park with stops at historic and recent landmarks. Along the way, she notes how the mixture of housing, retailing, business, and recreation fosters diverse uses of urban space. At the same time, by drawing from marginal areas and welcoming a diversity of users, the Central Area expands the Chicago community."--BOOK JACKET.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-250) and index.
Reinstating State Street -- The vision plan -- Taking it to the street : observations and reflections -- The riverfront -- (Re)turning to the river -- Going with the flow : a walk along the riverfront -- Millennium Park (1999-2004) -- (Re)creation -- Realigning center and peripheries -- Branching out : from center to peripheries -- Reaching in : from peripheries to center -- Conclusion : Checagou, Chicago, Chicagoland : reimaging an unfolding city.
"In this study of Chicago's new Central Area, Gail Satler illuminates the ways in which the renovations of the past two decades have reconfigured the social as well as the physical landscape." "Tracing the renovation process from concept to construction, Satler examines design plans and interviews officials and architects who envisioned a revitalized Central Area. Then she leads the reader on a tour of State Street, the Chicago River, and Millennium Park with stops at historic and recent landmarks. Along the way, she notes how the mixture of housing, retailing, business, and recreation fosters diverse uses of urban space. At the same time, by drawing from marginal areas and welcoming a diversity of users, the Central Area expands the Chicago community."--BOOK JACKET.
Urban renewal
Inner cities
Community development
City planning
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Two tales of a city.