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The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur

99% Invisible

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Securing Funding for the West Side Improvement Project

The chapter explores Robert Moses' strategies to secure funding for the West Side Improvement Project in New York City during the depression era. Moses creatively repurposes resources, leverages agreements with stakeholders, and navigates financial challenges to realize his ambitious vision for transforming the west side of Manhattan into a park-filled area.

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