The Art of Revitalization

This book discusses the revitalization of decayed inner-city neighborhoods. It explores the role of social capital in stabilizing and turning around distressed communities, and it highlights the roles that local actors can and do play in the revitalization process. The Art of Revitalization takes two Chicago neighborhoods, Englewood and North Lawndale, as case studies. Zielenbach discusses them in the context of racial change and urban decay in Chicago since World War II. The account of the changing neighborhoods is fascinating and clear, and the strength of the author's portrayal of Chicago's transformation sets the stage for his detailed analysis.

Sean Zielenbach is currently a Financial and Program Analyst for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, U.S. Treasury Department in Washington D.C.

List of Tables Series Editor's Foreword Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Revitalization Chapter 3: The Context for Neighborhood Decline and Revitalization Chapter 4: A Quantitative Look at Revitalization Chapter 5: Decline and Revitalization: A Tale of Two Neighborhoods Chapter 6: Explaining Revitalization: A Comparative Case Analysis Chapter 7: The Role of Institutional Actors in Revitalizing Neighborhoods Chapter 8: Conclusion Appendix A - Averages for Each Neighborhood Cluster Sources Consulted