high-density

Location: Boston, MassachusettsNarrative & program: Like many American downtowns, this district suffered a decline after World War II. Without influential stakeholders in the immediate neighborhood, the area devolved into the notorious "Combat Zone" populated by drug dealers and sex shops... read more »

Location: San Jose, CaliforniaNarrative & program: Twenty years ago, San Jose was synonymous with sprawl. Today, as the unofficial capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose has emerged as a home base for the post-industrial economy. Its sprawl has undergone remarkable reurbanization. The regi... read more »