A Decent Place To Live: From Columbia Point to Harbor Point — A Community History

by Jane Roessner

"A Decent Place to Live is a fabulous piece of work. Well-written, candid and engaging, its honesty is refreshing; nothing is swept under the rug. The voices of the tenants carry the story forward, but the transformation of Columbia Point is set in a political context and the impact of government policies is explored. A valuable resource for urban planners, architects, housing policy makers, and developers." -- Hubert E. Jones, Assistant Chancellor for Urban Affairs, University of Massachusetts, Boston

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 22, 2000

Reviews

[hey · Rating 4 out of 5]

more enjoyable than color of law. super interesting. unfortunately on my exam

[Eduardo Sánchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book on super niche local Boston history. A great case study of what urban renewal was supposed to be about and how it can be done going forward.