Carrying out the city plan : $b The practical application of American law in the execution of city plans

"Carrying Out the City Plan: The Practical Application of American Law in the Execution of City Plans" by Flavel Shurtleff examines urban planning laws in the United States, probably from the early 1900s. It talks about how different the laws are about getting land for things the public needs and what that means for cities as they grow. The book tries to figure out the best ways to plan cities and what laws help make that happen. The start explains the big differences in how different parts of the country use laws to get land for important projects like parks and roads. The author, who knows about landscape architecture, says it's important to understand these laws better so cities can grow well. It also mentions working with Frederick Law Olmsted and how well-designed improvements can make communities better. The book not only teaches but also shows that we need better laws to help plan cities effectively.