Mitchell Schwarzer is professor of architectural and urban history at the California College of the Arts, Oakland and San Francisco. His books include Architecture of the San Francisco Bay Area, Zoomscape: Architecture in Motion and Media, and German Architectural Theory and the Search for Modern Identity.
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Hella Town reveals the profound impact of transportation improvements, systemic racism, and regional competition on Oakland's built environment. Often overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger and more glamorous twin, Oakland has a fascinating history o... SEE MORE