Introduction: The CBD downtown imperative and the need for comparative studies
1. The American downtown: the myth of a golden age
2. The evolution of the American downtown, 1850-2
3. The downtown stage: physical site, street morphology, and civic space
4. The traditional downtown functions: offices, retailing, hotels and convention centers
5. Downtown expands: major attractions, historic districts, residential neighborhoods, and transportation options
6. Toward a model of downtown spatial organization.
