Transforming San Antonio
An Insider's View to the AT&T Arena, Toyota, the PGA Village, and the Riverwalk Extension
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, City Planning & Urban Development, Government, Local Government, Business & Finance, Economics, Economic Development
| Author: | Nelson W. Wolff | ISBN: | 9781595341273 |
| Publisher: | Trinity University Press | Publication: | August 31, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Trinity University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nelson W. Wolff |
| ISBN: | 9781595341273 |
| Publisher: | Trinity University Press |
| Publication: | August 31, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Trinity University Press |
| Language: | English |
San Antonio boasts one of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions, thanks to visionary personalities, key politicians, a vibrant citizenry, and a bit of luck. In this lively behind-the-scenes account, former mayor Nelson Wolff focuses on four major developments - the San Antonio Spurs’ AT&T Arena, Toyota, the PGA Village, and the River Walk expansion - that transformed the city. This intriguing, highly readable journey through the contemporary life of one American city offers hope to all cities striving to recreate themselves.
San Antonio boasts one of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions, thanks to visionary personalities, key politicians, a vibrant citizenry, and a bit of luck. In this lively behind-the-scenes account, former mayor Nelson Wolff focuses on four major developments - the San Antonio Spurs’ AT&T Arena, Toyota, the PGA Village, and the River Walk expansion - that transformed the city. This intriguing, highly readable journey through the contemporary life of one American city offers hope to all cities striving to recreate themselves.
