The new urbanism: where and for whom? Investigation of an emergent paradigm

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This article examines recent trends in new urbanism. The author, discussing where new urbanism developments are being built and for whom, maintains new urbanism projects are being constructed in and near large metropolitan areas and in the short-term will only benefit design professionals, developers, and upper-class home buyers.

Author: Al-Hindi, Karen Falconer
United States, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Housing, Growth, House buying, Home buying, Architectural design

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New urbanism and the culture of criticism

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A proposal to recast the debate about new urbanism so that its principles can be upheld and revised is presented. It focuses on conceptual frameworks, normative principles, descriptive assumptions and specific application experiences.

Author: Talen, Emily
Civic improvements (Municipalities)

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Bustbelt to Boomtown: regime succession and the transformation of downtown Indianapolis

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The rebuilding of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, beginning in 1970 is discussed, with emphasis on important roles played by individuals in the city's political and economic development.

Author: Walcott, Susan M.
Statistics, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Subjects list: Cities and towns, Analysis, City planning, Urban planning
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