"A fascinating account of the growing "Yes in My Backyard" urban movement"-- "A fascinating account of the growing "Yes in My Backyard" urban movement The exorbitant costs of urban housing and the widening gap in income inequality are fueling a combative new movement in cities around the world. These influential activists aren't waiting for new public housing to be built. Instead, they're calling for more construction and denser cities in order to...

From the Back Cover: The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues. Each volume presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the debate in question. "These are excellent resources for research or debate that will rouse students interested in contemporary and controversial topics."--Booklist.