It reveals gentrification as part of a much larger shift in the political economy and culture of the late twentieth century. Documenting in gritty detail the conflicts that gentrification brings to the new urban 'frontiers', the author explores the interconnections of urban policy, patterns of investment, eviction, and homelessness. The failure of liberal urban policy and the end of the 1980s financial boom have made the end-of-the-century city a darker and more dangerous place. Public policy and the private market are conspiring against minorities, working people, the poor, and the homeless as never before. In the emerging revanchist city, gentrification has become part of this policy of revenge.

    The books' beautiful reproductions and finest quality printing and binding match those of the originals, while their 9-by-12-inch format makes them accessible and affordable. New introductions bring a modern voice to these texts, updating them to become invaluable contemporary resources.

    The result was an environment that embodied and expressed the tensions and negotiations, conflicts, and compromises between the different groups.

    Showcasing more than 100 international projects in magnificent full color, this beautifully produced design survey presents a rich and diverse portfolio of redevelopment work, including museums, restaurants, historic monuments, parks, housing, government facilities, trade centers, ship terminals, and retail stores. An ideal companion to the authors' highly praised Waterfronts: Cities Reclaim Their Edge, the book is an invaluable source of ideas, inspiration, and practical design guidance.