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The Power Broker #9: Majora Carter

99% Invisible

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Urban Displacement and Community Resilience

This chapter explores the profound impact of urban development and displacement on local communities, particularly in East Tremont amidst the construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway. It focuses on the emotional toll on residents who face eviction, the bureaucratic indifference they encounter, and the stigma surrounding public housing. Through the lens of community leader Lillian Edelstein, the narrative highlights the resilience of ordinary citizens striving to preserve their neighborhoods against powerful interests.

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