Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

1 A Good Place to Live? Perceptions and Realities of Suburbs, Slums, and Urban Villages

2 The Flowery Suburb: Parkdale’s Development, 1875-1912

3 “Becoming a Serious Slum”: Decline in Parkdale, 1913-1966

4 From Bowery to Bohemia: The Urban Village, 1967-2002

5 Why Does Parkdale Matter?

Notes

References

Index

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This rich and detailed history of a neighbourhood’s actual conditions, imaginary connotations, and planning policies sheds light on the complex social development of modern urban space.

About the Author

Carolyn Whitzman is a senior lecturer in urban planning at the University of Melbourne.