The Nazi Block
99% Invisible
Dark Legacy of Urban Redesign
This chapter explores the grim impact of Berlin's urban redevelopment under the Nazis, focusing on the persecution of Jews and the use of forced labor for monumental projects. It also examines the moral implications of prioritizing wartime production over human lives, culminating in the controversial trial of Albert Speer, who managed to present himself as a remorseful figure despite his significant role in the regime.
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