Municipal Incorporation Activity in the United States

Comprehensively examines the relatively under-explored spatial phenomenon of municipal incorporation Provides numerous maps that depict the unique geography of municipal incorporation activity in the US over the last twenty years Includes a chapter dedicated to the implications of municipal incorporation activity in the US for urban planners and policy makers with recommendations and best practices to be implemented Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Auteur

Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor of Geography at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His research agenda centers on exploring local government boundary change actions and a variety of urban planning issues including urban sustainability. Currently, Dr. Smith is focused on analyzing the spatial justice implications of local government boundary change events in the United States. He is the author of numerous research publications, contracted reports, and presentations.

Contenu
Introduction to Municipal Incorporation in the United States.- The Process of Municipal Incorporation in the United States.- The Geography of Municipal Incorporation: Where are the new cities?.- Socio-Economic Characteristics of New Cities.- Clustering of New Cities and the 'Herd Mentality'.- Why do New Cities form?.- Race and New Municipalities.- Planning Implications for Municipal Incorporation.- The Future of Municipal Incorporation.