Citation

Grebler L. Am. J. Sociol. 1956; 61(5): 463-469.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1956, University of Chicago Press)

DOI

10.1086/221806

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In the rebuilt cities in western Europe the whole pattern of urban reconstruction shows strong evidence of continuity and persistence. No case of abandonment is on record. The economic bases and growth patterns of cities have not changed significantly. With few exceptions, cities and towns have been rebuilt on the same site, and the new city centers occupy the same area as before the war. There are few massive land-use changes. No effort has been made to create a new urban pattern designed for protection against future war.