Transforming San Antonio
Author | : Nelson W. Wolff |
Publisher | : Trinity University Press |
Total Pages | : 265 |
Release | : 2012-08-31 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781595341273 |
ISBN-10 | : 1595341277 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Download or read book Transforming San Antonio written by Nelson W. Wolff and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2012-08-31 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Antonio boasts one of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions, thanks to visionary personalities, key politicians, a vibrant citizenry, and a bit of luck. In this lively behind-the-scenes account, former mayor Nelson Wolff focuses on four major developments — the San Antonio Spurs’ AT&T Arena, Toyota, the PGA Village, and the River Walk expansion that transformed the city. This intriguing, highly readable journey through the contemporary life of one American city offers hope to all cities striving to recreate themselves.