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JOURNAL OF URBAN AFFAIRS,Vol.41,Issue6,P.821-841

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英文

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Troy University

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Between 1990 and 2010, 44 new cities of color (CoCs) formed in the United States. Yet what happens after incorporation, particularly in new CoCs that form in impoverished communities? Did these cities meet an untimely demise and dissolve, as some critics predicted, or did the new cities thrive? This research explores four new Black-majority cities in the South, using archival media research to probe the cities’ post hoc incorporation outcomes. The research suggests that these new CoCs faced common challenges, from initial revenue shortfalls to intergovernmental relations. The case studies also reveal that all 4 new cities appear to be thriving, despite challenges initially so severe that, in some cases, they threatened the new cities’ viability. New city formation does appear to hold promise as a social justice tool for communities of color, though a trade-off may exist in the form of property and other tax increases.Additional informationFundingThis research was supported by a Troy University Faculty Development Grant.Notes on contributorsLeora WaldnerLeora Waldner is a Professor of Public Administration at Troy University. Waldner received her PhD in city and regional planning from the University of California, Berkeley. Her academic research focuses on municipal incorporation and boundary change, exploring why new cities form, how new cities impact county governance, and social justice aspects of new city formation. Her research has been published in journals such as Urban Geography, State and Local Government Review, and the Journal of Planning Literature.Kristine StilwellKristine Stilwell is an Assistant Professor and Reference Services Librarian at the University of North Georgia. She has PhD in history and an MA in information science and learning technologies, with an emphasis in library science. Both degrees are from the University of Missouri.Russell M. SmithRussell M. Smith is a Professor of Geography at Winston–Salem State University. He has a wide range of research interests related to urban and political geography. His specific research interests include local government boundary change (e.g., annexation and incorporation) and a variety of urban planning issues including urban sustainability. Smith is the author of numerous research publications, contracted reports, and presentations. Recently, Smith published a book titled, Municipal incorporation activity in the United States: patterns, people and Procedures. Prior to joining Winston–Salem State University, Smith was an AICP-certified urban planner for a variety of local governments in the United States. During his time as an urban planner he specialized in land use planning and urban redevelopment.