Top Ten Myths of Downtown Planning

The following is an excerpt from a new Planners Press book by Philip L. Walker, AICP.

No time to read for about ten minutes? Then skip down to number 10 in the list below.

The 1970s were an innovative era in design for many facets of American life, including clothing, hairstyles, architecture, and, yes, urban planning. By the early 1970s, a number of forces were already in full play, resulting in unparalleled residential and commercial growth in the suburbs and a steady spiral downward for many downtowns.

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