The Power of Ideas
Five People Who Changed the Urban Landscape
Published on 1. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
121 pages
978-0-87420-930-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book profiles five fascinating visionaries who exemplify outstanding leadership, a passion for their work, cutting-edge ideas, and a commitment to quality. All winners of the prestigious J. C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, they include Joseph Riley, mayor of Charleston, South Carolina; Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan; Gerald Hines; Vincent Scully Jr.; and Richard D. Baron.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
80 b/w photos
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 227 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
467 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87420-930-3 (9780874209303)
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Persons
Douglas R. Porter is one of the nation's leading authorities on growth management at the state, regional, and local level. He formed the nonprofit Growth Management Institute in 1992 to conduct research and education in growth management policies and practices. He lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Terry Lassar is a writer and a consultant. She covers real estate and land use issues nationwide and has published articles and books on urban development, planning, architecture, urban design, and land use. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts.