City planning for the public manager / Nicolas A. Valcik, Todd A. Jordan, Teodoro J. Benavides, and Andrea D. Stigdon.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword / by Robert Whelan -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the authors -- The foundations of city planning -- Introduction : the history of cities in Europe and the United States -- Overview of city planning -- Urban design -- Considerations with city planning -- Prioritizing city services -- Internal and external benchmarking -- Tight budgets and justifications -- Legal aspects of planning and zoning -- Common technical tools for city planning -- Technical information for city planning -- Environmental concerns for planning -- Transportation and infrastructure planning -- Housing and neighborhood integrity -- The economics of city planning -- Central and suburban business district planning -- Planning in support of economic development -- Comprehensive master plan and putting it all together -- Conclusion -- Conclusions: decision-making and political realities of city planning -- Index.