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North American Urban Documents

Beginning in 1971, the Index to Current Urban Documents captured critical reports across 600 North American cities. Now digitized, this three-volume set preserves decades of urban history for today’s researchers.

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Beginning in 1971, Greenwood Press partnered with over 130 libraries, archives, and councils across North America to compile a comprehensive archive of urban documents, statistical reports, studies, papers, codes, ordinances, and directories.

Widely adopted on microfiche by over 250 libraries, this pioneering collection holds lasting importance. It is now being digitized for the first time and is available in three volumes.

At a glance

3M+

Pages of carefully selected municipal and regional publications

600+

Cities in the United States and Canada

An essential 3-volume resource

With a mission to "provide a record of the official publications of the largest cities and counties in the United States and Canada," the Index is essential for researchers examining urban policies and practices over time. Topics include infrastructure, housing, transportation, public affairs, economics, the environment, and social services.

The three-million page collection is organized into three volumes by decade:

  • North American Urban Documents, 1970s

  • North American Urban Documents, 1980s

  • North American Urban Documents, 1990s

Content highlights

“Master Plan for Downtown Revitalization”

Detroit, Michigan (January 1972)

“Crime Reduction Strategy Report”

Baltimore, Maryland (October 1977)

“Education Reform Proposal, New York City Public Schools”

New York, New York (December 1980)

“Minority Business Development Program Report”

Minneapolis, Minnesota (November 1983)

“Urban Homelessness Task Force Findings”

Washington, District of Columbia (February 1985)

“Urban Renewal and Neighborhood Stabilization: A Policy Review”

Chicago, Illinois (March 1987)

“Crime Prevention and Community Policing in Urban Areas”

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (August 1993)

“Urban Sustainability: Integrating Environmental and Economic Goals"

Albuquerque, New Mexico (April 1997)

Urban Public Health: Responding to Emerging Challenges

Miami, Florida (January 1999)

Cross-searchable with highly-current material

When North American Urban Documents (1971-1999) is paired with our current and continuously updated resource, North American City Reports, it forms a comprehensive, continuous record of North American urban development from 1971 to today. World Cities furthers this mission by expanding coverage worldwide.

All collections are fully cross-searchable on Policy Commons, offering seamless access to critical urban insights.

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