| #128862 in eBooks | 2004-04-01 | 2012-03-01 | File type: PDF||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| Great read|By Cool Stuff on |Fascinating story of James Rouse (actor Edward Norton's maternal grandfather) who helped pioneer the planned community with his forward thinking community in Columbia, Maryland. The book is very well written and covers Rouse from his childhood to his death. Rouse was a genius in urban planning and development and had a brilliant vision to make a com||
"James Rouse—realtor, visionary, philanthropist, and urbanist—comes to life on the pages of Joshua Olsen’s biography.” —Alexander Garvin, New York City Planning Commission, author, The American City: What Works, What
A visionary developer and master planner, James Rouse was a key figure in the story of how and why the United States was built the way it was during the last half century. This engaging biography touches upon all aspects of Rouse's life.
You easily download any file type for your device.Better Places, Better Lives: A Biography of James Rouse | Joshua Olsen. I was recommended this book by a dear friend of mine.