The urban situation -- The evolution of cities and suburbs -- A suburban nation -- Recent trends: Gentrification and globalization -- Who has the power? Decision making and economic development in cities and suburbs -- Formal powers, the structure of local government, and leadership -- The rules of local politics and elections: The reform and post-reform city -- Citizen participation -- Improving urban services -- Regional cooperation and governance in a global age -- The intergovernmental city: National and state urban policy -- The future of urban America

1. Municipal government -- United States
2. Metropolitan government -- United States