Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-333) and index.
Contents
Introduction: The downtown imperative and the need for comparative studies -- 1. The American downtown: the myth of a golden age -- 2. The evolution of the American downtown, 1850-2 -- 3. The downtown stage: physical site, street morphology, and civic space -- 4. The traditional downtown functions: offices, retailing, hotels and convention centers -- 5. Downtown expands: major attractions, historic districts, residential neighborhoods, and transportation options -- 6. Ranking downtowns: toward a model of spatial organization.
