This study analyzes the factors that operated during the thirties on through the mid-sixties to prevent the city and the urban township surrounding it from developing organized, cooperative responses to industrial and population growth. It concentrates on both the decisions and the failure to make decisions that had the greatest impact on maintaining the framework of city and township government. Originally published 1970. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.