The Tenement House Problem, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Including the Report of the New York State Tenement House Commission of 1900: Including the ... House Commission of 1900 (Classic Reprint) - Brossura
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A historical look at tenement reform and urban improvement, with a focus on parks, safety, and living conditions. This volume compiles the 1900 Tenement House Commission findings and related legislative work, offering context, data, and concrete ideas that shaped early 20th‑century city planning.
Readers will gain insight into the push for parks and playgrounds in crowded districts, the fate of proposed spaces, and the debates over how to balance city growth with public health and recreation. The book also traces the evolution of building rules intended to protect residents, including fireproofing, stair design, and other safety measures that influenced tenement construction.
- Explanations of how parks were proposed, built, or planned in tenement districts.
- Discussions of laws, commissions, and the process of turning reforms into policy.
- Descriptions of existing and planned park spaces, plus their impact on neighborhoods.
- Illustrative maps, tables, and historical context to understand urban reform efforts.
Ideal for readers of urban history and early American housing policy, as well as anyone curious about how cities addressed housing, health, and recreation at the turn of the century.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a range of topics related to the living conditions and social challenges faced by tenement dwellers in New York City during the late 19th century. It explores the significant need for parks and playgrounds in densely populated tenement districts, highlighting the positive impact these spaces have on the physical and mental well-being of residents. The author also examines the prevalence of prostitution as a tenement house evil, emphasizing the devastating effects it has on families and communities, and proposes measures to address this issue. Additional discussions focus on the impact of policy, a form of gambling, on tenement dwellers, and the negative consequences it has on their financial stability and moral well-being. This book provides valuable insights into the living conditions and social challenges faced by tenement dwellers in New York City, offering a historical perspective on the importance of urban planning, social welfare, and community development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332070626_0
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