America's Original GI Town

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Set against the backdrop of post-World War II America, the book explores the urgent housing crisis faced by returning veterans and defense workers. It highlights the resurgence of early 20th-century community designs, with a focus on Park Forest, Illinois, which emerged as a pioneering model of a privately built, publicly managed town. The narrative delves into the innovative planning and social dynamics that shaped this representative community, reflecting the broader societal shifts of the era.