Jason Barr on Building the Skyline and the Economics of Skyscrapers
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Evolving Skyline: NYC's Population and Transportation
This chapter examines the historical changes in New York City's population distribution and its skyline, highlighting the shift from the densely populated southern tip to northern areas during the 19th century. It discusses the impact of public transportation innovations, such as horse-drawn streetcars, on commuting patterns and the resulting social dynamics within the city.
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