A riveting history of one of the nation's most livable places -- and a roadmap for how to keep it that way. James O'Connell's wealth of knowledge about Greater Boston makes him the perfect guide for understanding this extraordinary metropolitan region, from celebrated urbanism to pastoral retreat. -- Anthony Flint, Fellow, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, author of the award-winning Wrestling with Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took on New York's Master Builder and Transformed the American City and This Land: The Battle over Sprawl and the Future of America; coeditor of Smart Growth Policies: An Evaluation of Programs and Outcomes This book is a welcome addition to the venerable literature on patterns of suburban development around Boston. Comprehensive and readable, James O'Connell's account takes care to orient the reader in what is often a disorienting landscape. The lists of places to visit at the end of each chapter are a welcome innovation, making real connections between planning history and the world we move through every day. -- Ethan Carr, author of Wilderness by Design and Mission 66: Modernism and the National Park Dilemma James O'Connell's comprehensive overview of sprawl and development in Metropolitan Boston over the past two centuries puts into context the significance and timeliness of smart growth and transit-oriented development in the region. He provides interesting examples of how sustainable growth could strengthen our region's economic competitiveness, improve social equity, and address impacts of climate change. -- Marc Draisen, Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
James C. O'Connell is a Planner at the National Park Service, Northeast Region, in Boston. He is the author of Becoming Cape Cod- Creating a Seaside Resort.
The Hub's Metropolis is a well-crafted and engagingly written and illustrated case study that could serve as a superb model for similar efforts around the country and the world.—Journal of Regional Science
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