Rosten Woo

The first of Inventory Books' small-format books on "transformations in urban spaces and culture" discusses Fulton Mall in Brooklyn. Half 100-year history of the downtown pedestrian mall and half interviews with the planners instrumental in shaping its form over that time, the in-depth case study highlights issues of race, class, and real estate and how they interact in the changing city. Of course, the role of architects and planners is the focus here, and as Fulton Mall undergoes yet another transformation their contributions will unfold before our eyes.… (meer)