Latino Urbanism: The Politics of Planning, Policy and Redevelopment

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v CONTENTS Acknowledgments vii 1. Introduction 1 David R. Diaz and Rodolfo D.Torres 2. Barrios and Planning Ideology: The Failure of Suburbia and the Dialectics of New Urbanism 21 David R. Diaz 3. Aesthetic Belonging: The Latinization and Renewal of Union City, New Jersey 47 Johana Londoño 4. Placing Barrios in Housing Policy 65 Kee Warner 5. Urban Redevelopment and Mexican American Barrios in the Socio-Spatial Order 87 Nestor Rodriguez 6. A Pair of Queens: La Reina de Los Angeles, the Queen City of Charlotte, and the New (Latin) American South 111 José L. S. Gámez 7. Fostering Diversity: Lessons from Integration in Public Housing 135 Silvia Domínguez 8. Mexican Americans and Environmental Justice: Change and Continuity in Mexican American Politics 163 Benjamin Marquez 9. After Latino Metropolis: Cultural Political Economy and Alternative Futures 181 Victor Valle and Rodolfo D.Torres About the Contributors 203 Index 205 DEDICATION Francine Marie Diaz, “Your eclectic spirit, fearless politica and lust for life remains powerful in the young Third World, aspiring attorney’s at Boalt Hall in Berkeley who all vie to follow your courageous leadership.” Por me especial Tias, Latinas who inspired my life, who were raised in the apartheid era. Tia Minnie Levy and Tia Rita Montez, Familia Galarze de Joyo Maravilla. Tia Rita your smile and affection always brighten my spirit. Tia Mini, you encouragement and support throughout my tumulus young adulthood was critical to who I am. Tia Irene Biolley, East Los Angeles and La Puente. Tia Irene your strength, positive vibes, love, along with my dear Tio James, have constantly sustained me. Tia Irene Biolley, East Los Angeles and Goleta. Tia Irene, at an early period in my intellectual development you showed what an intelligent, inquisitive and opinionated Chicana was all about. David R. Diaz ...