Ed Koch and the Rebuilding of New York City
(Part of the Columbia History of Urban Life Series)
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In 1978, Ed Koch assumed control of a city plagued by filth, crime, bankruptcy, and racial tensions. By the end of his mayoral run in 1989 and despite the Wall Street crash of 1987, his administration had begun rebuilding neighborhoods and infrastructure. Unlike many American cities, Koch's New York was growing, not shrinking. Gentrification brought new businesses to neglected corners and converted low-end rental housing to coops and condos. Nevertheless,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0231150334
ISBN13:9780231150330
Release Date:January 2012
Publisher:Columbia University Press
Length:528 Pages
Weight:1.60 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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