Community Livability: Issues and Approaches to Sustaining the Well-Being of People and Communities (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781138084858)

Fritz Wagner has a doctorate in urban and regional planning from the University of Washington. On completion of his degree he moved to New Orleans, where he joined the University of New Orleans. During his 28-year tenure at the University of New Orleans, he served for 20 years as Dean/Director of the College of Urban and Public Affairs. In 2002, he joined the Department of Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington.

Roger W. Caves is Professor Emeritus of City Planning, School of Public Affairs, San Diego State University. He received his doctorate in urban affairs and public policy from the University of Delaware in 1982. He has authored and edited many planning volumes including Exploring Urban America: An Introductory Reader (1995) and Livable Cities from a Global Perspective (2018) with Fritz Wagner. His research areas include urban planning, direct democracy, smart cities, housing and information technology, and community development.