Includes population statistics for international major cities, plus interactive maps. While this source addresses cities internationally, it is possible that they address the US city you are studying (especially the larger ones).
This scholarly electronic encyclopedia compiles current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in 193 countries and their cities covering six continents. While this source addresses cities internationally, it is possible that they address the US city you are studying (especially the larger ones).
A UN publication, which includes detailed information on international major cities, with a focus on equity and sustainability. While this source addresses cities internationally, it is possible that they address the US city you are studying (especially the larger ones).
Evolution of the US Urban System Assignment Resources: City Reference Books
Encyclopedia of Urban CulturesSuzzallo Reference HT108.5.E53 2002
A few thematic essays (The Origin of Cities, The Declining City, Urban Geography, Urbanization in Latin America, etc) but most of the set is made up of individual city profiles. The only US cities included in this four-volume set are: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington D.C. All articles include references to additional research materials.
Encyclopedia of Urban America : The Cities and Suburbs Suzzallo Reference, Odegaard Reference HT123.E5 1998
Thematic articles that are not city-specific, e.g. architecture, department stores, homelessness, gentrification. City-specific articles are descriptive with some historical background. All articles include references to additional research materials.
Consulting background information sources
These resources provide important contextual and background information on your city and may include encyclopedias, dictionaries, maps, statistical sources, and more.