City Planning Begins: John Nolen and His Model City of Madison (English Edition)

The American city planning movement emerged in the early 20th century as a result of problems facing cities: poor water and sewer systems, inadequate transportation networks, overcrowding, and industrial and commercial areas infringing on residential neighborhoods. This is the story of the origins of the City Beautiful and City Functional movements, and how John Nolen, the foremost city planner of his time, developed a controversial plan to improve the growing city of Madison, Wisconsin.