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Chapter 4 North American Case Study: Houston

  • Asma Mehan
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The Affective Agency of Public Space
This chapter is in the book The Affective Agency of Public Space

Abstract

Focusing on Houston, this chapter delves into how urban and spatial practices contribute to community cohesion in American urban settings. It scrutinizes Houston’s urban planning and development to understand their role in fostering community integration in the face of modern urban challenges. This chapter also explores the interplay between urban design, social dynamics, and cultural diversity, offering insights into effective strategies for enhancing social cohesion and integration in diverse urban landscapes like Houston.

Abstract

Focusing on Houston, this chapter delves into how urban and spatial practices contribute to community cohesion in American urban settings. It scrutinizes Houston’s urban planning and development to understand their role in fostering community integration in the face of modern urban challenges. This chapter also explores the interplay between urban design, social dynamics, and cultural diversity, offering insights into effective strategies for enhancing social cohesion and integration in diverse urban landscapes like Houston.

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Acknowledgments V
  3. Contents VII
  4. Author Biography IX
  5. Introduction 1
  6. Chapter 1 Conceptualizing the Public Space and Narratives of Inclusion 19
  7. Chapter 2 Community Cohesion, Participation, and Integration Politics 35
  8. Chapter 3 Spatial Interventions on Community Integration Politics in Europe and North America 53
  9. Chapter 4 North American Case Study: Houston 70
  10. Chapter 5 European Case Study: Amsterdam 94
  11. Chapter 6 A Comparative Study of Socio-environmental Justice in Houston and Amsterdam 115
  12. Concluding Notes 145
  13. Bibliography 155
  14. Index 195
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111035642-005

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Acknowledgments V
  3. Contents VII
  4. Author Biography IX
  5. Introduction 1
  6. Chapter 1 Conceptualizing the Public Space and Narratives of Inclusion 19
  7. Chapter 2 Community Cohesion, Participation, and Integration Politics 35
  8. Chapter 3 Spatial Interventions on Community Integration Politics in Europe and North America 53
  9. Chapter 4 North American Case Study: Houston 70
  10. Chapter 5 European Case Study: Amsterdam 94
  11. Chapter 6 A Comparative Study of Socio-environmental Justice in Houston and Amsterdam 115
  12. Concluding Notes 145
  13. Bibliography 155
  14. Index 195
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