pt. 1. Why where we invest in schools matters -- pt. 2. School sprawl in high- and low-growth states -- pt. 3. Consequences of location decisions -- pt. 4. School siting and healthy communities in practice
Summary
In recent decades, many metropolitan areas in the United States have experienced a decline in the population of urban centers and rapid growth in the suburbs, with new schools being built outside of cities and existing urban schools facing closure. These new schools are increasingly larger and farther from residences; in contrast, urban school facilities are often in closer proximity to homes but are also in dire need of upgrading or modernization. This eye-opening book explores the compelling health and economic rationales for new approaches to school siting, including economic sav
