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Contextualizing Radical Planning: The 1970s Chicano Takeover in Crystal City, Texas

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Thompson_on_Crystal_City.pdf (130.75 KB)
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Author
Thompson, Jonathan
Abstract

Describes the 1970 takeover of Crystal City, Texas by radical Chicano activists, their attempts at government reform, obstacles encountered and eventual collapse.

Description
Progressive Planning “front matter,” p. 3 in most issues: “Reprinting and distribution of portions of this magazine for non-commercial purposes are encouraged.”
Date Issued
2008
Publisher
Planners Network
Keywords
Crystal City
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Angel Gutierez
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Maria Luz Gutierez
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radical
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Chicano
Previously Published as
Progressive Planning no. 174 Winter 2008: 2-6
Type
article

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