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Hella Town: Oakland's History of Development and Disruption

By : Mitchell Schwarzer

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Book Synopsis :

Hella Town reveals the profound impact of transportation improvements, systemic racism, and regional competition on Oakland?s built environment. ? Often overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger and more glamorous twin, Oakland has a fascinating history of its own. From serving as a major transportation hub to forging a dynamic manufacturing sector, by the mid-twentieth century Oakland had become the urban center of the East Bay. Hella Town focuses on how political deals, economic schemes, and technological innovations fueled this emergence but also seeded the city?s postwar struggles. ? Toward the turn of the millennium, as immigration from Latin America and East Asia increased, Oakland became one of the most diverse cities in the country. The city still grapples with the consequences of uneven class- and race-based development-amid-disruption. How do past decisions about where to locate highways or public transit, urban renewal districts or civic venues, parks or shopping centers,

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Author : Mitchell Schwarzer

Pages : 424 pages

Publisher : University of California Press

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ISBN-10 : 0520381122

ISBN-13 : 9780520381124

 

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