Inside City Parks

ISBN: 0874208327

Author: Harnik, Peter

Condition: Used

Written by the non-profit Urban Land Institute, this volume provides analyses of the park systems in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, and Tampa. The park system and its evolution are described for each city, and its strengths and weaknesses are discussed. Tables provide the vital statistics of the city and its park and recreation body, its park budget and sources. Maps and photos illustrate the cities and their parks. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)