1. Bloomberg’s Place in Urban Theory and in the City’s History

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1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Abbreviations xv
6. Introduction: External and Internal Limitations on Mayoral Power 1
7. 1. Bloomberg’s Place in Urban Theory and in the City’s History 11
8. 2. Setting the Tone 24
9. 3. Creating Long-Term Fiscal Health 43
10. 4. Growing the City and Protecting the Environment 76
11. 5. The Staggering Growth in Homelessness 106
12. 6. The Lack of Low-Income Housing 132
13. 7. Antipoverty Initiatives 172
14. 8. Successes and Failures in Education Reform 200
15. 9. Crime and Punishment 227
16. Conclusion: The Limits of Power 240
17. Appendix 1: The Number of Homeless in New York City, 2002–2014 255
18. Appendix 2: National Assessment of Education Progress Test Scores in Reading and Mathematics for Grades Four and Eight 257
19. Notes 259
20. Bibliography 261
21. Index 311