Ten Successes that Shaped the 20th Century American City
by Laurence C. Gerckens
Planning historian Larry Gerckens takes a closer look at what he considers the ten most significant "successes" that shaped the development of America's cities in the 20th century.
From PCJ #38, Spring 2000
companion article, Ten Failures that Shaped the 20th Century American City
see also Ten Events that Shaped the 20th Century American City
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The Ten Successes Discussed by Gerckens:
Provision of Pure Water and Effective Sewage Treatment
The Isolation of Dangerous and Disharmonious Land Uses
Abolition of Corrupt Boss Governments
Development of Integrated Roadway Systems
Electrification of Cities and Regions
Advent of Universal Communications
Widespread Extension of Home Ownership
Realization of Metropolitan and Regional Park Systems
The Control of Land Subdivision
The Environmental Movement
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