Are cities here to stay?

Expert InsightsPublished 1963

An examination of the growth of cities in three dimensions: facts--how cities have changed since World War II; forces--what causes have brought about these changes; and future--what forecasts can be made concerning the character of cities a decade or two from now. It is urged that solutions of traffic engineering problems take into account the technological, economic, social, and political forces propelling the changes in cities. 14 pp.

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  • Year: 1963
  • Pages: 23
  • Document Number: P-2764

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