Urbanism - The Ghost of Jane Jacobs and the War Over Urba...

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Felix Mercer explores Jane Jacobs' battle against Robert Moses in 1950s New York, examining how her defense of mixed-use neighborhoods transformed city planning—while inadvertently contributing to the gentrification now threatening the communities she fought to protect. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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This episode was published on April 16, 2026.

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Felix Mercer explores Jane Jacobs' battle against Robert Moses in 1950s New York, examining how her defense of mixed-use neighborhoods transformed city planning—while inadvertently contributing to the gentrification now threatening the communities...

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