Author: Neuwirth Robert
Place: New York
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2005
Pages: 335
ISBN: 9780415933193
Source: Received from Naresh Fernandes
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development
Keyword: Urban Development
Shelf: C1R6
Accession No: B1415
Contents: Prologue: Crossing the Tin Roof Boundary Line Time Present Time Past Issues on the Way Forward Time Future Acknowledgments Sources Index
Abstract: *Shadow Cities: A Billion Squatters, A New Urban World* explores the rapid rise of informal urban settlements, home to nearly a billion people globally. The book examines squatter communities’ resilience and their struggle within neglected urban spaces, using New York as a key example of gentrification and housing crises. It traces historical migration patterns and urbanization, analyzes policy failures and environmental challenges, and offers solutions for sustainable development. The work highlights the need for equitable urban growth and advocates for a new approach to address the needs of the urban poor, shaping the future of cities worldwide.