Transforming San Antonio

Transforming San Antonio
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Publisher : Trinity University Press
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9781595341273
ISBN-13 : 1595341277
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Book Synopsis Transforming San Antonio by : Nelson W. Wolff

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.


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