Transformative City

The book explores the transportation advantages of Sunbelt cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Miami, highlighting Charlotte's strategic investments in infrastructure and civic initiatives. It examines the evolution of leadership in Charlotte throughout the twentieth century, focusing on a pro-growth coalition that influenced the city's development in areas such as ambience, race relations, and economic decisions. The interplay of local policies and external funding is analyzed to understand how these factors positioned Charlotte competitively on a global scale.