Redevelopment and Race: Planning a Finer City in Postwar Detroit (Great Lakes Books)
In Redevelopment and Race, June Manning Thomas investigates urban planning in postwar Detroit, exploring how redevelopment efforts intertwined with racial considerations to envision a finer city. Part of the Great Lakes Books series, it offers insights into the historical challenges and aspirations of urban renewal in America.
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Redevelopment and Race delves into the planning initiatives in postwar Detroit, focusing on efforts to improve the urban landscape. The book highlights the role of race in shaping these redevelopment projects within the Great Lakes Books series.
June Manning Thomas provides an analysis of how city planning intersected with broader social issues during this transformative period. It addresses the goals of creating a more equitable and aesthetically pleasing urban environment.
The narrative underscores the complexities of postwar urban development, emphasizing historical context and policy implications for Detroit's evolution.
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