Twenty-First Century City

A hopeful glimpse of the city of the future-a city where less bureaucratic intervention means lower costs, safer streets, and better services. Mayor Goldsmith has proved that by using this new philosophy of urban governance-of government acting as a business and perceiving its citizens as customers-America's cities can once again buzz with the sounds of success.

Chapter 1 The Story of America's Cities Chapter 2 Making a Market Chapter 3 Not Just Cheaper, but Better Chapter 4 Creative Unions Chapter 5 Strategic Tools Chapter 6 Economic Development and Barriers to Investment Chapter 7 An End to Social Programs Chapter 8 Education Chapter 9 Crime and Community Chapter 10 Neighborhoods Chapter 11 Rebuilding Civil Society Chapter 12 The Twenty-First Century City Chapter 13 Wastewater Competition Chapter 14 Airport Competition Chapter 15 Naval Air Warfare Center Chapter 16 Index