Abstract
The planned industrial district contributed to the planning of the twentieth-century metropolitan landscape. Using Chicago as a case study, this article examines the early history of the planned district. Two aspects are emphasized. First, the article outlines the manner in which a coalition of business and political actors planned and created a new industrial landscape. Second, the article looks at the interaction between firm boundaries, industrial networks, and urban space. This interaction is illustrated through an examination of three aspects of the planned district: incubators, clubhouses, and factories. The article combines recent research on the dynamics of industrial activity with historical evidence on Chicago’s industrial districts.
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