Garden Cities of To-Morrow

<p>Originally published in 1898 as To-Morrow: <em>A peaceful path to reform</em>, "the book", writes F.J. Osborn "holds a unique place in town planning literature, is cited in all planning bibliographies, stands on the shelves of the more important libraries, and is alluded to in most books on planning; yet most of the popular writers on planning do not seem to have read it - or if they have read it, to remember what it says."</p><p>The book led directly to two experiments in town-founding that by imitation, and imitation of imitation, have had a profound influence on practical urban development throughout the world. The book was responsible for the introduction of the term <em>Garden City </em>in numbers of languages - <em>Cite-Jardin, Gartenstadt, Ciudad-jardin, Tuinstad - </em>and set into motion ideas that have helped transform the scientific and political outlook on town structure and town growth.</p><p>With urban renewal and the development of suburban communities as features of the contemoprary American scene, Garden cities of To-Morrow becomes "must" reading. In the words of Lewis Mumford: "This is not merely a book for Technicians: above all it is a book for citizens, for the people whose actively expressed needs, desires and interests should guide the planner and administrator at every turn."</p><p>This book was first published in it's current form in 1965.</p> Foreword Preface by F.J. Osborn The Garden City Idea and Modern Planning by Lewis Mumford 1. Town-country Magnet 2. The revenue of the Garden City, and how it is obtained - the agricultural estate 3. The revenue of the Garden City - town estate 4. The revenue of the Garden City - general observations on its expenditure 5. Further details of expenditure on Garden City 6. Administration 7. Semi-municipal enterprise - local option - temperance reform 8. Pro-municipal work 9. Some difficulties considered 10. A unique combination of proposals 11. The path followed up 12. Social cities 13. The future of London