Infrastructure

Cover of Revitalizing American Cities
Book January 1, 2013 Revitalizing American Cities Small and mid-sized cities played a key role in the Industrial Revolution in the United States as hubs for the shipping, warehousing, and distribution of manufactured products. Susan Wachter Urban Development
Article November 1, 2012 Learning from Hurricane Sandy A mere six years ago, when a major metropolitan area was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the nation witnessed and was embarrassed by the pictures of dysfunction that ensued. Climate Change & Resilience
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Book March 7, 2011 Why Don't American Cities Burn? At 1:27 on the morning of August 4, 2005, Herbert Manes fatally stabbed Robert Monroe, known as Shorty, in a dispute over five dollars. Michael Katz Rapid Urbanization

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