The Future Once Happened Here New York, D.C., L.A., and the Fate of America's Big Cities

Fred Siegel examines the decline of America's most influential cities: New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Once vibrant centers, these cities struggled with social policies from the 1960s and 70s, impacting race relations and residents' quality of life in later decades. Siegel explores the desperate measures taken by these cities to reclaim their former promise, offering a critical look at urban America and its historical forces.