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The Power Broker #7: Sec. Pete Buttigieg
99% Invisible
Urban Battles: The 1930s Development Clash
This chapter explores the socio-political tensions surrounding urban development in late 1930s New York City, particularly focused on the contentious negotiations over the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and a proposed bridge in Lower Manhattan. It highlights the struggle between powerful figures and community opposition, revealing the potential consequences for public infrastructure and real estate values. The narrative draws attention to the critical importance of the waterfront amidst ongoing ambitions for urban expansion and the preservation of the city's identity.
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