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Rebuilding America One Neighborhood, One City at a Time: The City in the Twenty-First Century

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By Henry Cisneros

In Rebuilding America One Neighborhood, One City at a Time, former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros argues that the future of America depends on the revitalization of our cities. He draws on his own experiences as mayor of San Antonio and as HUD Secretary to provide a blueprint for how we can create more livable, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Cisneros begins by laying out the challenges facing our cities today. These challenges include:

Miami Transformed: Rebuilding America One Neighborhood, One City at a Time (The City in the Twenty-First Century)

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Declining populations and tax bases
Rising poverty and inequality
Suburban sprawl and environmental degradation
A lack of affordable housing
Crime and violence

Cisneros argues that these challenges are not inevitable. He believes that we can overcome them by investing in our cities and creating more livable, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Cisneros offers a number of specific recommendations for how we can rebuild our cities. These recommendations include:

Investing in affordable housing
Creating more jobs and economic opportunities
Improving public transportation
Making our cities more walkable and bikeable
Protecting our environment
Investing in education and job training
Creating more opportunities for civic engagement

Cisneros believes that by investing in our cities, we can create a more just and equitable society for all Americans.

Praise for Rebuilding America One Neighborhood, One City at a Time

"Henry Cisneros has written a powerful and inspiring book about the future of our cities. He draws on his own experiences as mayor of San Antonio and as HUD Secretary to provide a blueprint for how we can create more livable, sustainable, and equitable communities. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our country." - President Bill Clinton

"Henry Cisneros is one of the most thoughtful and experienced urban leaders in America. In Rebuilding America One Neighborhood, One City at a Time, he offers a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges facing our cities and a roadmap for how we can overcome them. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the future of our country." - Mayor Michael Bloomberg

"Henry Cisneros has written a timely and important book about the future of our cities. He argues that the future of America depends on the revitalization of our cities. He draws on his own experiences as mayor of San Antonio and as HUD Secretary to provide a blueprint for how we can create more livable, sustainable, and equitable communities. This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our country." - Senator Cory Booker

Miami Transformed: Rebuilding America One Neighborhood, One City at a Time (The City in the Twenty-First Century)

by Manny Diaz

4.7 out of 5