Urban Planning and the African-American Community: In the Shadows

by June Manning Thomas (Editor), Marsha Ritzdorf (Editor)

Clarifying the historical connections between the African-American population in the United States and the urban planning profession, this book suggests means by which cooperation and justice may be increased. Chapters examine: the racial origins of zoning in US cities; how Eurocentric family models have shaped planning processes of cities such as Los Angeles; and diversifying planning education in order to advance the profession. There is also a chapter of excerpts from court cases and government reports that have shaped or reflected the racial aspects of urban planning.

Genres: Urban Planning, Race

331 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1996

About the author

Dr. June Manning Thomas is Centennial Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Professor Thomas is author or editor of numerous books and other publications. Her husband, Dr. Richard W. Thomas, is Professor Emeritus of History at Michigan State University.