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The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur
99% Invisible
Twisting the Rules for Efficient Throughways
The case of Moses illustrates his strategy of bending rules to classify a treeless highway as a parkway to assert authority over it. By prohibiting trucks on the parkway, he forces them onto 3rd Avenue below, leading to noise, darkness, and business closures. Moses' focus is on quick transit rather than city attraction, transforming vibrant city areas into mere transit points. His approach prioritizes efficient movement over community engagement.
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