Product Description

This is a reprint of a 1987 book * It is to be hand scanned, so as not to destroy the text or cover, and returned to Beard Books. The book deals with the evolution of real estate development in the United States, focusing on the rise of planned communities common in the American suburbs since the 1940s.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1216939 in Books
• Published on: 1987-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 244 pages

Customer Reviews

New Info on Early LA and Culver City
Fascinating history. Unusual and helpful leadership examples.

Book reveals new details about early developers and organizations that planned and built major world class cities like Los Angeles. Some towns and areas naturally occur. Weiss shows how other towns, like Culver City, started as a vision, then created, marketed and built based on a development plan.

Weiss does a clear and captivating job of presenting almost forgotten facts that answered questions I've had for years, especially regarding Los Angeles development and Culver City areas.

I don't say this lightly. My grandfather was Harry Culver, founder of Culver City. As a child and young adult, I grew up hearing behind-the-scenes facts and drama about early Calif land development. This book has details that fit perfectly. His reports match the stories I've heard of how strategy planning and groups like early real estate boards shaped the future of Los Angeles and California.

Bottomline: Weiss fills in a number blanks, answers questions and presents an inspiring picture of real life community builders.

Chris Wilde, Harry Culver grandson
Long Beach CA