Overview
This book reviews the development, planning, and zoning in the growth of the Gold Coast, the Central Area, and massive “Planned Developments” such as Marina City, Illinois Center, and Dearborn Park. What emerges is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes inspection of the evolving character of the city’s landscape.
Full Product Details
Author: Joseph P. Schwieterman ,
Dana M. Caspall
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Imprint: Southern Illinois University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 25.10cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.462kg
ISBN: 9780809335343
ISBN 10: 0809335344
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 12 July 2016
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
From the nuisance laws of the nineteenth century targeting Chicago s notorious filth to its cutting-edge new code, this meticulously researched book chronicles the use of zoning as both handmaiden for the just and tool for the self-serving. City planners and urban historians will delight in the colorful tale of how a city s backbone and zoning is indeed Chicago s backbone supports its broad shoulders. Michael Davidson, editor, Zoning Practice, American Planning Association Schwieterman and Caspall have given us extraordinary insight into the personality of Chicago s creative leadership as well as the dynamic growth resulting from [its] efforts. Perhaps of greater significance, zoning is shown to be an important planning tool that is given the attention it deserves for the first time. Miles Berger, author of They Built Chicago: Entrepreneurs Who Shaped a Great City s Architecture The Politics of Place: A History of Zoning in Chicago is not just for academics and urban planners. It looks at the city's development from the time of Ft. Dearborn through the aftermath of the Chicago Fire to the time the first limits were placed on building heights and into the 21st century. Lots of great historical photos one shows a nearly unbelievably jam-packed downtown intersection in 1909 are included in this book by Joseph P. Schwieterman and Dana M. Caspall. Chicago Tribune Books
Author Information
Joseph P. Schwieterman is a professor in the School of Public Service and the director of the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University. He is the author of several books on urban issues and works closely with DePaul's Real Estate Center. He holds a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Chicago. Dana M. Caspall is an experienced auditor who works for the federal government and has spent much of her professional life investigating business and governmental programs. She earned an M.S. in public service management from DePaul University and has written extensively on zoning, housing, and building-code matters.
