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The Power Broker #8: Shiloh Frederick
99% Invisible
The Naive Mayor and Robert Moses
This chapter explores the dynamics between a naive mayor and the powerful urban planner Robert Moses, highlighting how Moses manipulates the mayor's authority to control city planning. It examines the systemic failures that arise from this power imbalance, including the misallocation of funds toward highway construction at the expense of essential services. The narrative delves into the complexities of political relationships, the influence of longstanding figures, and the consequences of prioritizing dominance over community welfare.
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