Governance and opportunity in metropolitan America
By: Committee on Improving the Future of U.S. Cities through Improved Metropolitan Area Governance ; Alan Altshuler ... [et al.] editors
Contributors: Altshuler, Alan A., 1936-; National Research Council (U.S.). Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
Publisher: National Academy Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 347
Subjects: Metropolitan government -- United States; State-local relations -- United States; Cities and towns -- United States
Other titles: Metropolitan America
Description: "This volume addresses the condition of the city from the perspective of the larger metropolitan region. It offers important, thought-provoking perspectives on the structure of metropolitan-level decisionmaking, the disadvantages faced by cities and city residents, and expanding economic opportunity to all residents in a metropolitan area. The book provides data, real-world examples, and analyses in key areas."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: "Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education [and] Transportation Research Board, National Research Council."

Includes bibliographical references and index