Carrying Out the City Plan: The Practical Application of American Law in the Execution of City Plans

Published in 1914, 'Carrying Out the City Plan' by Flavel Shurtleff examines the legal frameworks of urban planning in the United States. The book discusses the complexities of land acquisition for public purposes and emphasizes the need for cohesive legal understanding to facilitate urban development. Drawing on his experience as a landscape architect and collaboration with Frederick Law Olmsted, Shurtleff highlights best practices and advocates for progressive legal reforms in city planning. This work is notable for its blend of theoretical insights and practical case studies, reflecting the challenges of urbanization in early 20th-century America.