Chicago's Greatest Issue: An Official Plan (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436803557)

Chicago's Greatest Issue: An Official Plan is a book written by The Chicago Plan Commission and published in 1911. The book aims to address the rapid growth of Chicago and the resulting problems that have arisen, such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate transportation systems. The Chicago Plan Commission proposes a comprehensive plan for the city that includes zoning laws, transportation improvements, and the creation of green spaces. The book is a detailed and comprehensive guide to the proposed plan, including maps, diagrams, and illustrations. It is considered a landmark work in urban planning and has influenced city planning in Chicago and other cities around the world. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the challenges facing cities during the early 20th century and the innovative solutions proposed by urban planners of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: The Chicago Plan Commission
ISBN-10: 1436803551
ISBN-13: 9781436803557
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d