The Daily The Sunday Read: 'The Case for the Subway'
Mar 14, 2021
The podcast explores the historical significance of the New York City subway, once a marvel, now facing decline. It discusses the subway's impact on neighborhood connectivity and economic growth, alongside the critical need for reform. Listeners hear about innovative medical breakthroughs while connecting to broader themes of urban development. The narrative highlights gentrification challenges in areas like East New York and emphasizes the subway's role as a vital resource for mobility and community cohesion, advocating for future investment to prevent socio-economic fallout.
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Mahler's Subway License
- Jonathan Mahler, a staff writer, had a license to walk NYC subway tracks.
- Obtaining the license required a safety course and walking on live tracks.
Early Subway Marvel
- The NYC subway was initially a marvel of engineering, crucial for the city's development.
- It enabled immigrant integration and economic growth, transforming NYC into a global hub.
Subway's Impact on Growth
- The subway fueled NYC's growth, connecting boroughs and enabling worker mobility.
- It facilitated the repurposing of old spaces and fueled economic expansion.