The New Urban Landscape: The Redefinition of City Form in Nineteenth-Century America

New Studies in American Intellectual and Cultural History

by David Schuyler

In "one of the best books available on the changing physical form of the nineteenth-century city in America (Arnold R. Alanen, University of Wisconsin, Madison), Schuyler analyzes efforts by the civic leaders of that time to define a new urban culture by creating open recreational and residential areas for growing cities.

Genres: Cities, History, Architecture

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1986

Reviews

[Frank Kinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesomely researched and fulfilling, the storytelling is rich with example and reason, both historical and invective. The author clearly appreciates what he describes, as well as demonstrates the durable value of the evolution of urban landscape and its impacts. Sadly today we maintain both the good and bad aspects of this understated but overwhelmingly important city form feature, and we’re better for it, for the most part.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

David Schuyler is a mench. He'll talk shop with you about his native Hudson Valley, feed you soup, and edit your studio's plan. He's one of the Milners of the world.