24 Hour Cities is the very first full length book about Americarsquo;s cities that never sleep. Over the last fifty years; the nationrsquo;s top live-work-play cities have proven themselves more than just vibrant urban environments for the elite. They are attracting a cross-section of the population from across the U.S. and are preferred destinations for immigrants of all income strata. This is creating a virtuous circle wherein economic growth enhances property values; stronger real estate markets sustain more reliable tax bases; and solid municipal revenues pay for better services that further attract businesses and talented individuals. Yet; just a generation ago; cities like New York; Boston; Washington; San Francisco; and Miami were broke (financially and physically); scarred by violence; and prime examples of urban dysfunction. How did the turnaround happen? And why are other cities still stuck with the hollow downtowns and sprawling suburbs that make for a 9-to-5 urban configuration? Hugh Kellyrsquo;s cross-disciplinary research identifies the ingredients of success; and the recipe that puts them together.
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