Steve Mannheim

Walt Disney and the Quest for Community is the first, groundbreaking work on the subject of Walt Disney's experimental city. Mannheim combines archival research with fascinating original interviews with many of Walt's colleagues and family members. The book has won praise from academics, students, Disney fans and alumni, and professionals. It has also been acquired by libraries worldwide and used in expert testimony.

Mannheim holds degrees in real estate development and city planning from Stanford University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. His professional background includes city planning, real estate economics, and commercial real estate development and finance. Routledge released a paperback version of Walt Disney and the Quest for Community in 2017.