Product Description: The basic forces that drive societal change—from demographic shifts, to advances in technology, and transitions in economic functions—have influenced the shape of cities throughout history. This book explains America’s urban renaissance and establishes a framework to understand and capitalize on the range of real estate opportunities available in cities across the country...read more

Product Description: The history and mystery of the elegant Aztec Theater in San Antonio is revealed in this guide to the well-known landmark. Adorned by a collage of awe-inspiring artwork from the civilizations of ancient Mexico, the theater is a prime example of the Mayan Revival style of the early 20th century...read more

Product Description: San Antonio boasts one of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions, thanks to visionary personalities, key politicians, a vibrant citizenry, and a bit of luck. In this lively behind-the-scenes account, former mayor Nelson Wolff focuses on four major developments — the San Antonio Spurs’ AT&T Arena, Toyota, the PGA Village, and the River Walk expansion — that transformed the city...read more

Product Description: Traditionally, institutions of higher education have been viewed as the gateway to a better future, despite the fact that so many of the neighborhoods surrounding them have been filled with hopelessness and despair. In Promise and Betrayal, the authors want nothing less than to start a revolution in higher education, calling on partnerships between "town and gown" to create sustainable urban neighborhoods...read more

Product Description: William C. "Willie" Velásquez, Jr. founded the Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project (SVREP) and was an influential participant in other leading Latino rights and justice groups, including the Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO) and the Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC)...read more

Product Description: Book by Wolff, Nelson W., Cisneros, Henry

A collection of essays assess the problems of America's major cities, including a shrinking economic base, rising minority problems, and decreasing share of government aid, and suggest practical solutions for rebuilding urban infrastructure and redesigning government and judicial systems.