Adele Fleet Bacow is a distinguished urban planner specializing in community economic development, design, and the arts. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in urban design from Wellesley College and a master's degree in city planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Written in a clear and engaging style, Designing the City is a practical manual for improving the way communities are planned, designed, and built. It presents a wealth of information on design and decision-making, including advice on how citizens and activists can make their voices heard, and numerous examples of effective strategies for working with all parties involved in neighborhood and community development.