Central City Redevelopment: Past Lesson and Future Prospects.
This paper will further develop the concepts of urban sprawl and the rebirth of the inner city. In the final analysis, it is concluded that the future of the urban form is by no means carved in stone. There are strong and clear trends showing that increased suburbanization; i.e., urban sprawl, is in the cards. However, this will not necessarily come at the expense of the inner city. The experience of several cities in the US shows us that inner city areas, through restoration and re-development, can compete very favorably with suburban communities. Yet, there are also considerable risks and complications. This paper finds that market uncertainty and displacement are two of the most important and troublesome issues when looking at redevelopment of the inner city. 17 pgs. 23 f/c. 7b.
