Surveys the process of getting citizens involved in city planning, including objectives, evaluation criteria, role of community organizations, and techniques such as public hearings and audio-visual programs. Primarily general information applicable to any city, with a few items specific to Detroit.

"This best-selling course book introduces community planning as practiced in the United States, focusing on the comprehensive plan. Revised and updated, the new edition addresses such important issues as sustainability, walkable communities, the role of urban design in public safety, housing for a changing population, and multi-modal transportation planning."--Publisher.