Diaz, David R. 1951-

Barrio urbanism chicanos, planning, and American cities txt David Ralph Diaz. - xii, 347 p. maps 24 cm. book

Include index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-332)

Early history of urban locational patterns, 1880-1950 -- Barrio logic and the consolidation of Chicanas/os in the city, 1950-1975 -- Transformation of barrios and the impact of reforms of racist real estate and banking industry practices -- Housing affordability : practical influence of local and federal policies -- Economic development in Chicana/o communities -- Open space, cultural programs and recreational resources -- Redevelopment policy in the barrio -- The history of confrontational urban politics : a reliance on social movements -- Land use conflicts and the politics of environmental justice -- The political and social transformation of California -- The new cities of the Southwest -- The challenge to future political coalitions and the question of land use policy -- Chicanas/os and the urban challenges of the 21st century.

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Mexican Americans--History.
Hispanic American neighborhoods--History.
Land use, Urban--History.--United States
City planning--History.--United States
Urban policy--History.--United States

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