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 Delta Urbanism: New Orleans traces the development of New Orleans from pre-colonial times to post-Katrina realities. The book describes the underlying physical terrain and covers the various transformations humans have made to it: site selection, settlement, urbanization, population, expansion, drainage, protection, exploitation, devastation, and recovery. What New Orleans has experienced foretells what similar cities will be tackling in years to come. Learn more.
 In his book Mass Motorization and Mass Transit, David W. Jones examines how the United States became the world's most thoroughly motorized nation and why mass transit has been more displaced in the United States than in any other advanced industrial nation. Learn more.
 In Clear as Mud: Planning for the Rebuilding of New Orleans, Robert Olshansky and Laurie Johnson provide important insight into the challenges of rebuilding New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. These challenges involve rebuilding buildings and institutions while also creating a community planning structure that is both equitable and effective, and addressing the concerns and demands of stakeholders. The authors’ insights can help cities around the globe recognize the challenges of rebuilding and recovering after disaster strikes. Learn more.
 Green Living: Architecture and Planning provides a thorough overview of environmentally sound building and planning practices. The book includes project descriptions, photographs, and detailed drawings that demonstrate that sustainability is not just good for the planet, but also offers new opportunities for creativity and innovation. Learn more.
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