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The Power Broker #9: Majora Carter

99% Invisible

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Resilience in the Bronx: Reclaiming Space and Identity

This chapter explores the speaker's experiences growing up in the South Bronx, detailing how urban planning decisions by figures like Robert Moses led to disinvestment and community division. It highlights their personal journey towards reconnecting with their neighborhood, fighting for positive change, and the transformation of neglected urban spaces into vibrant parks. Through reflections on the Bronx River's environmental history, the chapter emphasizes the importance of community advocacy and grassroots efforts in urban revitalization.

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