"The product of a multiyear project looking at how government policies shape growth patterns in five metropolitan areas--Los Angeles, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Philadelphia--this book examines how these sunbelt and frostbelt metro areas have tried to use policy reform to address their individual development challenges"--Provided by publisher.

"Addresses the issue of 'boomburbs,' large suburbs of more than 100,000 residents, and examines who lives in them, what drives their development, and how they are governed. Explains why America's suburbs are thriving and how they are shaping the lives of millions of residents"--Provided by publisher.

"Reviews the contributing factors and primary problems generated by the operation of rental markets. Dissects how policies and programs have--or have not--dealt with the primary challenges, what improvements--if any--have been gained, and the lessons learned in the process. Looks to potential new directions in housing policy"--Provided by publisher.