Description
Book SynopsisAs the only American city under direct congressional control, Washington has served historically as a testing ground for federal policy initiatives. Well-intentioned efforts to introduce measures of social justice for the district's black population have failed. This book addresses the revitalization and the aftereffects of an urban sports arena.
Trade Review"Sets a new standard for effectively placing planning issues in their larger social and political context." *
Planning Perspectives *
"Howard Gillette is our leading expert on the politics of planning for Washington, DC. . . .
Between Justice and Beauty is the best introduction to the political choices that have shaped our national city." *
American Planning Association Journal *
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Between Justice and Beauty is written for readers who do not necessarily have a deep interest in Washington, although the wealth of detailed historical information contained in its pages will provide plenty for a student of the city to digest. The historical narrative provides insight into the development of the city and could be used as a case study text in a graduate seminar in urban planning or geography." *
Urban Geography *
"Gillette's clear focus on government gives thematic coherence to his insightful and engaging history, highlighting matters of physical development such as slum clearance, public housing construction, urban renewal, commercial development, transportation, and the planning of the monumental core." *
Journal of Urban History *
