Richard Levy
Professor emeritus and Syracuse resident who organized with CORE to oppose the construction of I-81 through Syracuse's 15th Ward and recounts civil rights-era community activism.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 31min
The Creation of America's Car Culture, Part 2
In this engaging discussion, Amy Steli, an artist and urban planner from New Orleans, shares her insights on the devastating impacts of the Claiborne Expressway on the Treme neighborhood, highlighting lost businesses and increased crime. Richard Levy, a civil rights activist from Syracuse, recounts his role in opposing the construction of I-81 through the 15th Ward, emphasizing community solidarity and the challenges faced. Both guests reflect on the broader implications of highway development, underscoring its tragic legacy and ongoing fight for urban renewal.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 31min
The Creation of America's Car Culture, Part 2
Alana Strauss, a reporter focused on urban infrastructure's social impacts, joins Amy Steli, an urban planner from New Orleans, and Richard Levy, a civil rights activist and professor. They dive into how the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 transformed American cities. Steli reflects on the devastating effects of the Claiborne Expressway on the Treme community, highlighting racial injustices in highway placement. Levy recounts community resistance to the I-81 highway in Syracuse, sharing stories of protests and solidarity, and the ongoing fight to reclaim urban spaces.
