This Land

Focusing on the development of America, the narrative explores the conflict between various political, economic, and cultural forces that shape the landscape. It highlights the rise of the anti-sprawl movement and the New Urbanism revolution, while also addressing the pushback from landowners advocating for property rights. The book delves into the alliances formed among free-market libertarians, the Tea Party, home builders, and other industry players, illustrating the complex dynamics at play in urban development and land use.