Book excerpt: The author presents a lively in-depth look at the efforts and struggles of the New York City Housing Partnership to build moderate- and middle-income housing. Over the past decade, the Partnership has built 12,000 units. In addition to providing a close-up look at the policies and politics of the Partnership, Orlebeke places their efforts in the broader context of a new urban paradigm.Charles J. Orlebeke, professor of urban planning and public affairs at the University of Illinois, served as Assistant Secretary for Policy Development Research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.