And (I understand from reax on LinkedIn) that in the 1970s she lamented that she wouldn’t be able to afford her old house. 1940s-60s the Village prob became more desirable because of urban renewal and decline of Hudson River industry. Either way, neither she nor Moses was planning for growth.
Have a read about why NYC has failed to rise to the challenges of growth. It’s because we are stuck in a mindset - and with regulations based on this mindset - of the mid-20th century, when the city wasn’t growing. Shut up already about Robert Moses vs. Jane Jacobs: citylimits.org/2024/09/25/o...
Cool project keeping my neighborhood safer from flooding. Thanks to Green-Wood Cemetery, DEP, and everyone who figured out how to make this happen. More, please!
All this aside, the piece is right in that the broad reaction to terrible mid-century planning actions was to fragment authority among officials such that only a theoretical coalition can make positive change. All are seen as accountable for inaction but none have the power to actually take action.
This piece ran a couple of hours before a mayoral indictment came down, but NYC urbanists can keep their eye on the ball
HE’S SAYING THIS FROM LITERALLY THE SAFEST COUNTY IN AMERICA
If someone says to you that this is a historic building that should be preserved, I’ve got news for you - it’s not historic preservation they’re advocating for
The most striking aspect of this is how the loudest sound audible is the chirping of birds
Just a couple of short steps from Minecraft to this.
Nice short video on how Wienerberger’s bricks (also known as Poroton, Porotherm, and monomur bricks, depending by on the language) work, which have become one of the most popular building systems in Europe and I think maybe India now too. Never seen them in the US.
YouTube video by Eurl Ecohabitat