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OverviewUrban communities have long tried to defend their neighborhoods from environmental and social blight. This book examines the diverse ways in which artists, environmental activists, and citizens work to revitalize their urban environments. Belltown Paradise investigates grassroots renovation efforts in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, exploring the work of activists there, including their creation of the Belltown P-Patch community garden and conversion of three historic cottages into writers' residences and a community center. The volume also features the first in-depth survey of artist Buster Simpson's work in Belltown. Making Their Own Plans examines preservation projects in Portland, Chicago, Hamburg, and Barcelona. From the Resource Center's work in Chicago to develop 6,000 acres of vacant city land into farms to the transformation of an old hospital into a community center, the book offers fascinating accounts of independent urban activism around the world. Belltown Paradise and Making Their Own Plans present inspiring chronicles of how concerned citizens affected community change, making these volumes invaluable for activists and policymakers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brett Bloom , Ava BrombergPublisher: WhiteWalls, Inc Imprint: WhiteWalls, Inc Dimensions: Width: 14.10cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.20cm Weight: 0.260kg ISBN: 9780945323051ISBN 10: 0945323050 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 April 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBrett Bloom and Ava Bromberg are members of In the Field, an organization that explores complex social constellations created by urban land use. Their activities include public projects and written field guides, with examples available at www.inthefield.info. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |