شهر در آستانه: آتلانتا و مبارزه برای آینده شهری آمریکا

Atlanta is on the verge of tremendous rebirth-or inexorable decline. A kind of Petri dish for cities struggling to reinvent themselves, Atlanta has the highest income inequality in the country, gridlocked highways, suburban sprawl, and a history of racial injustice. Yet it is also an energetic, brash young city that prides itself on pragmatic solutions. Today, the most promising catalyst for the city's rebirth is the BeltLine, which the New York Times described as "a staggeringly ambitious engine of urban revitalization." A long-term project that is cutting through forty-five neighborhoods ranging from affluent to impoverished, the BeltLine will complete a twenty-two-mile loop encircling downtown, transforming a massive ring of mostly defunct railways into a series of stunning parks connected by trails and streetcars. Acclaimed author Mark Pendergrast presents a deeply researched, multi-faceted, up-to-the-minute history of the biggest city in America's Southeast, using the BeltLine saga to explore issues of race, education, public health, transportation, business, philanthropy, urban planning, religion, politics, and community. An inspiring narrative of ordinary Americans taking charge of their local communities, City of the Verge provides a model for how cities across the country can reinvent themselves.;Introduction: Atlanta's livable future -- Ryan Gravel's epiphany -- City on the move -- First bumps along the BeltLine -- Two Atlantas: the racial divide -- Learning to fly while building an airplane -- Mansions and catholes -- A stake in the ground -- The public's health -- Impossible but inevitable -- East BeltLine: chic, walkable neighborhoods -- South BeltLine: a slow dance to better communities -- West BeltLine: trouble and promise -- North BeltLine: easy streets -- Outside and inside the BeltLine -- The future of Atlanta -- Epilogue: Georgia on my mind. Atlanta Is On The Verge Of Tremendous Rebirth-or Inexorable Decline. A Kind Of Petri Dish For Cities Struggling To Reinvent Themselves, Atlanta Has The Highest Income Inequality In The Country, Gridlocked Highways, Suburban Sprawl, And A History Of Racial Injustice. Yet It Is Also An Energetic, Brash Young City That Prides Itself On Pragmatic Solutions.today, The Most Promising Catalyst For The City's Rebirth Is The Beltline, Which The New York Times Described As A Staggeringly Ambitious Engine Of Urban Revitalization. A Long-term Project That Is Cutting Through Forty-five Neighborhoods Ranging From Affluent To Impoverished, The Beltline Will Complete A Twenty-two-mile Loop Encircling Downtown, Transforming A Massive Ring Of Mostly Defunct Railways Into A Series Of Stunning Parks Connected By Trails And Streetcars. Acclaimed Author Mark Pendergrast Presents A Deeply Researched, Multi-faceted, Up-to-the-minute History Of The Biggest City In America's Southeast, Using The Beltline Saga To Explore Issues Of Race, Education, Public Health, Transportation, Business, Philanthropy, Urban Planning, Religion, Politics, And Community. An Inspiring Narrative Of Ordinary Americans Taking Charge Of Their Local Communities, City Of The Verge Provides A Model For How Cities Across The Country Can Reinvent Themselves. Introduction: Atlanta's Livable Future -- Ryan Gravel's Epiphany -- City On The Move -- First Bumps Along The Beltline -- Two Atlantas: The Racial Divide -- Learning To Fly While Building An Airplane -- Mansions And Catholes -- A Stake In The Ground -- The Public's Health -- Impossible But Inevitable -- East Beltline: Chic, Walkable Neighborhoods -- South Beltline: A Slow Dance To Better Communities -- West Beltline: Trouble And Promise -- North Beltline: Easy Streets -- Outside And Inside The Beltline -- The Future Of Atlanta -- Epilogue: Georgia On My Mind. Mark Pendergrast. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. What we can learn from Atlanta's struggle to reinvent itself in the 21st Century Atlanta is on the verge of tremendous rebirth-or inexorable decline. A kind of Petri dish for cities struggling to reinvent themselves, Atlanta has the highest income inequality in the country, gridlocked highways, suburban sprawl, and a history of racial injustice. Yet it is also an energetic, brash young city that prides itself on pragmatic solutions. Today, the most promising catalyst for the city's rebirth is the BeltLine, which the New York Times described as "a staggeringly ambitious engine of urban revitalization." A long-term project that is cutting through forty-five neighborhoods ranging from affluent to impoverished, the BeltLine will complete a twenty-two-mile loop encircling downtown, transforming a massive ring of mostly defunct railways into a series of stunning parks connected by trails and streetcars. Acclaimed author Mark Pendergrast presents a deeply researched, multi-faceted, up-to-the-minute history of the biggest city in America's Southeast, using the BeltLine saga to explore issues of race, education, public health, transportation, business, philanthropy, urban planning, religion, politics, and community. An inspiring narrative of ordinary Americans taking charge of their local communities, City of the Verge provides a model for how cities across the country can reinvent themselves. What we can learn from Atlanta's struggle to reinvent itself in the twenty-first century Atlanta is on the verge of either tremendous rebirth or demographic meltdown. Atlanta has the highest income inequality in the entire country, blighted neighborhoods and hideous highways, suburban sprawl, and racial injustice. While many cities across America suffer similarly, nowhere but Atlanta have they so dangerously collided. The most promising plan for Atlanta's rebirth is the Beltline, a massive ring of defunct railways already being transformed into a series of parks, pathways, and streetcars. Cutting through forty neighborhoods ranging from affluent to impoverished, the Beltline will complete a twenty-two-mile loop encircling downtown: shifting the character of the city toward a more walkable, prosperous, and enlightened future. By embracing its physical limitations, by building infrastructure and public amenities, and by offering citizens a vision to fight for, Atlanta is hoping to redeem its past and save its future. City on the Verge reveals how cities across the country can transform themselves for the better.