Designating the Urban Interstates: Our Cities Their Role in the National Economy

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• Creators:
  Mertz, William L.
• Corporate Creators:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Contributors:
  Weingroff, Richard F.
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  City Planning Economic And Social Factors History
• Series:
  FHWA Highway History Website Articles
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Right Statement:
  Public Domain
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Abstract:
  Document detailing the role and influence that the development and planning of cities will have overall on the nation’s economy. This was due to the growth of cities in the 1930’s and as a result, economic analysis of this change was needed to understand the future trends to commerce and how the Federal government can assist with social programs. The study is an early example of urban planning.
• Content Notes:
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• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  Federal Highway Administration
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