Roberta Brandes Gratz and Norman Mintz have written

Roberta Brandes Gratz and Norman Mintz have written an excellent report on how cities and towns are coming back to life in Cities Back from the Edge. Published by Preservation Press, the book focuses on trends like suburban sprawl that have undermined traditional downtowns, and provides examples of how communities can take a lot of small steps to revitalize their centers. Contact: (800)225-5945.