Describe relentless urban development-renewal process

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The History of New York City and State

The City and the World Episode Seven 1945-2000

  • How did the poet/author Alan Ginzberg describe the relentless urban development and renewal process and highway building that took place in New York during the 50's and 60's?
  • What was the practice of "redlining" and what was its impact New York City?
  • What are some of the problems associated with government authorities, e.g. LIPA or the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey?
  • Robert Moses extensively altered the landscape of lower Manhattan with his highway building and urban renewal programs, describe the impact of his construction on business and employment in lower Manhattan.
  • List the main reason for the shift of traffic in the Port of New York from the New York side to the New Jersey side of the port?
  • What happened to Penn Station and how is it symbolic of New York decline?
  • Briefly explain the financial problems that NYC experienced in the 1970's.
  • What makes New York unique, and how does the city contribute to America?

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