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Transportation and land use in the mature metropolis
| Author: |
Anas, Alex; Moses, Leon N. |
| Date: |
1978 |
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In: Level, C.L., ed. The Mature Metropolis. Lexington, MA: D.C. Health |
| Abstract: |
This chapter deals with the urbanized areas that grew to large size under the influence of nineteenth and early twentieth century technologies of production, transportation, and communication. These areas-New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, and St. Louis are examples-are viewed as mature today because their populations and levels of economic activity are either stable or somewhat declining. At one time, the core areas of these cities were the most dynamic growth centers of the nation. They absorbed huge numbers of immigrant laborers and immense amounts of capital to develop the nation's great manufacturing and service industries. Here, we explain some of the factors that contributed to this growth and the decline that has taken place, and we provide insight into how current social and economic forces are likely to condition future growth, transportation networks, and land-use patterns in the emerging metropolis. |
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