The Daily The Sunday Read: ‘What Does It Mean to Save a Neighborhood?’
Dec 19, 2021
A profound exploration of Lower Manhattan's recovery from Hurricane Sandy reveals the complexities of urban resilience. The podcast discusses ongoing efforts to redesign neighborhoods while balancing community needs with infrastructural challenges. Grassroots activism plays a pivotal role as residents strive for engagement and influence in the planning process. Tensions rise between locals and city officials as conflicting priorities emerge, showcasing the delicate dance of protecting communities from future climate disasters.
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Moses and the Park
- Robert Moses built East River Park in the 1930s.
- The park became a popular gathering place for diverse communities.
Challenges of Participatory Planning
- The East River Park situation exemplifies challenges in achieving consensus on large-scale projects.
- Participatory planning can create NIMBYism and hinder progress, even with funding available.
Incrementalism and Progress
- The East River Park story highlights conflicting interests and notions of community in urban planning.
- Incrementalism is the current approach to progress, but other ways of thinking might be necessary.