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99% Invisible

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The Complex Legacy of Urban Development

This chapter examines the intricate and often harmful legacy of a significant figure in New York City's history, focusing on their manipulative tactics in funding large-scale construction at the expense of local communities. It highlights the resulting social inequities and burgeoning resistance from activists as the figure's influence begins to wane amid growing public scrutiny.

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