Kenneth T. Jackson

Kenneth T. Jackson, a leading historian on New York City and author of a definitive book on Robert Moses, shares insights into the complex legacy of this urban planner. He discusses why modern cities struggle to build effectively and poses provocative questions about the necessity of authoritarian figures in urban development. Jackson also reflects on the repercussions of Moses' highways on neighborhoods and the contrasting philosophies of urban planning represented by Moses and Jane Jacobs, illuminating the ongoing debate about progress in city living.