In the decades following World War II; professional city planners in Detroit made a concerted effort to halt the citys physical and economic decline. Their successes included an award-winning master plan; a number of laudable redevelopment projects; and exemplary planning leadership in the city and the nation. Yet despite their efforts; Detroit was rapidly transforming into a notorious symbol of urban decay. In Redevelopment and Race: Planning a Finer City in Postwar Detroit; June Manning Thomas takes a look at what went wrong; demonstrating how and why government programs were ineffective and even destructive to community needs. In confronting issues like housing shortages; blight in older areas; and changing economic conditions; Detroits city planners worked during the urban renewal era without much consideration for low-income and African American residents; and their efforts to stabilize racially mixed neighborhoods faltered as well. Steady declines in industrial prowess and the constant decentralization of white residents counteracted planners efforts to rebuild the city. Among the issues Thomas discusses in this volume are the harmful impacts of Detroits highways; the mixed record of urban renewal projects like Lafayette Park; the effects of the 1967 riots on Detroits ability to plan; the city-building strategies of Coleman Young (the citys first black mayor) and his mayoral successors; and the evolution of Detroits federally designated Empowerment Zone. Examining the city she knew first as an undergraduate student at Michigan State University and later as a scholar and planner; Thomas ultimately argues for a different approach to traditional planning that places social justice; equity; and community ahead of purely physical and economic objectives. Redevelopment and Race was originally published in 1997 and was given the Paul Davidoff Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning in 1999. Students and teachers of urban planning will be grateful for this re-release. A new postscript offers insights into changes since 1997.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great readBy David E. SavastanoIve always considered Metallica to be a "thinking persons" band. Yes; the power of the music is a cut above; but the lyrics go deeper than do those of most other groups. This book reinforces that belief. It is intelligently written by experts in the field who are obviously Metallica fans. The entire concept of relating philosophy to popular culture is great. Plan on reading others as well; and would like to see books on Rush and Pink Floyd Philosophy.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. He LOVED itBy LexiI got this as a birthday present for my boyfriend as he has been wanting to read this book for a while and he doesnt read very many books; not to mention its by Metallica and they are one of his favorite bands. I can happily say that he read it within a few days and keeps reading bits of it every so often and fully enjoyed it. Im glad that I made the purchase.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Keep it about PhilosophyBy Dionisio CarvajalMost essays are excellent. Presenting in a reasonable fashion; concepts very obscure for the layman. I am somewhat aquainted with philosophy; but still learned the perspectives and concepts of some philosophers unknown or partially known to me. Objectively; 80 percent of the lyrics (which is what would be most relevant for a philosophical analysis) of Metallica are rich for philosophical illustration and debate; even as support to contradict ideas. The only thing I disliked about the books is the unacceptable ignorance of Metallica and Its lyrics; in a couple of essays. In example; The essay by Thomas Nys of Nonconformity. States very firmly and displaying ignorance of the body of work of the band; dismisses their work after the Black Album. The position of other disgruntled fans of the band; that cannot accept evolution and fear change. The Black Album presented to the world songs like "The Unforgiven" and "Wherever I may Roam"; "Nothing Else Matters" and others; which are rich in deep and clever extensialist matters. Probably the heaviest and smartest lyrics ever written for popular music. Furthermore; as other authors noted Hetfield lyrics evolved and improved as they became more introspective. The music suffered with the Load albums and St. Anger; BUT NOT THE LYRICS AND MORE IMPORTANT; THEIR PHYLOSOPHICAL SIGNIFICANCE.
