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The Politics of Place: A History of Zoning in Chicago (Illinois) (Illinois)
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by Joseph Schwieterman; Dana Caspall
Sales Rank: 833359
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$19.95
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Cover Type: Paperback with 193 pages
Published by: Lake Claremont PressEdition: 1st Edition February 22, 2006
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1893121267
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1893121263
Book Dimensions:
10 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
Weighs: 14.1 ounces
Book Description
"Only in Chicago can zoning be epic. From the nuisance laws of the 19th century targeting Chicagos notorious filth to its cutting-edge new code, this meticulously researched book chronicles the use of zoning as both handmaiden for the just and tool for the self-serving. City planners and urban historians will delight in the colorful tale of how a citys backbone-and zoning is indeed Chicagos backbone-supports its broad shoulders."
-Michael Davidson, Editor, Zoning Practice, American Planning Association
Only in Chicago Can Zoning Be Epic
Chicago is renowned for its distinctive skyline, its bustling Loop business district, and its diverse neighborhoods. How the face of Chicago came to be is a story of enterprise, ingenuity, opportunity-and zoning. Until now, however, there has not been a book that focuses on the important, often surprising, role of zoning in shaping the "The City that Works."
The Politics of Place: A History of Zoning in Chicago reviews the interplay among development, planning, and zoning in the growth of the Gold Coast, the Central Area, and, more recently, massive "Planned Developments," such as Marina City, Illinois Center, and Dearborn Park. It tells the story of bold visions compromised by political realities, battles between residents and developers, and occasional misfires from City Council and City Hall.
What emerges is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes inspection of the evolving character of the citys landscape. Schwieterman and Caspall recount the many planning innovations that have originated in Chicago, the complexities and intrigue of its zoning debates, and the recent adoption of a new zoning ordinance that promises to affect the citys economy and image for years to come.
Chicagos skyline is a testament to the citys famed architects and legendary developers and to its role as a major commercial hub. Yet the citys silhouette also speaks to the legacy of zoning . . .
"The Politics of Place a History of Zoning in Chicago is written by a highly credible team with impressive academic credentials and extensive practical experience. The research for this book is thorough. The documentation is impressive. Schwieterman and Caspall have given us extraordinary insight into the personality of Chicagos creative leadership as well as the dynamic growth resulting from their efforts. Perhaps of greater significance, zoning is shown to be an important planning tool that is given the attention it deserves for the first time."
-Miles Berger, author of They Built Chicago, Entrepreneurs Who Shaped a Great Citys Architecture
About The Author
Joseph P. Schwieterman, Ph.D., is professor of public service management and director of the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University. He has published extensively on urban and transportation topics and hosted the Chaddick Institute's workshops on planning and zoning for the past 12 years. Schwieterman earned his M.S. in transportation from Northwestern University and his Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Chicago, and is a member of the American Planning Association and Lambda Alpha International. He is the author of several books on urban issues and works closely with DePaul's Real Estate Center.
Dana Caspall earned her B.A. from Michigan State University and her M.S. in Public Service Management from DePaul University, where she wrote a master's thesis entitled Managing a Modern Metropolis: A Historical Sketch of Zoning in the City of Chicago. An experienced auditor who works for the federal government, she has spent much of her professional life investigating business and governmental programs.
Jane Heron, a University of Chicago graduate, is an urban planner who has studied and observed development and zoning in Chicago for many years. She has written extensively on zoning, housing, and building-code matters, chaired the inter-agency Zoning Coalition from 1984 to 1992. She lives in the Logan Square neighborhood.
Reader Reviews
Reviewed by Kathleen Dowdell for Reader Views (6/06) For people who love the city of Chicago or who are interested in the intricate details of how cities are laid out to accommodate diverse activity, this book was meant for you. This is a well written and thoroughly researched documentation of the history of zoning in the city of Chicago. Zoning, regulations that separate residential and industrial activity, is a complex process whose idea germinated from Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago, which supported the need for the city to control its cultural and economic identity. After years of planning and drafting, the Chicago City Council adopted the zoning ordinance on April 5, 1923, thus the beginning of the development of Chicago as we see it today. As zoning needs changed in the 1950's, planners sought to establish Chicago as a world- class city and used zoning to do just that. They began to promote high-rise, high-density office and residential development based on population forecasts which predicted dramatic growth in the city. As controversial as zoning became over the years, the city gained much experience in working with developers, residents, and grass-roots organizations that wanted a say in how their neighborhoods were being developed. Skyscrapers were shooting up everywhere and many were concerned they would smother the openness of the retail districts and views of the lake. Over the years, height and volume limits increased making Chicago what it is today, the architectural genius and much coveted work/leisure city of the world. Published in 2006, "The Politics of Place: A History of Zoning in Chicago" gives a brief overview of the early development of Chicago from the time it incorporated as a village in 1833 through today. There are some interesting aerial views of the city as well as residential and commercial developments. This would make a nice gift for an architectural historian or people who work in commercial or residential planning and development.
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