An impassioned call-to-arms for everyone invested in the vitality of the American city John Norquist believes that the American city is on the verge of a renaissance-as long as urban leaders and citizens alike take responsibility for their own futures. Citing examples of innovative projects and initiatives from around the country, The Wealth of Cities is a celebration of the urban experience from the front lines, and a call-to-arms to anyone in business, government, or the non-profit sector who loves cities and wants to see them flourish in the next century.