The Road That Killed A City
by Jim Krueger
The Road That Killed A City is a podcast from independent journalist Jim Krueger about the history of Hartford, Connecticut told through the lens of architecture and city planning. Most importantly, the construction of the I-84 Viaduct and the Urban Redevelopment in downtown.
Episodes
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Why Are You Still Living Here | 6
With all the disruption the highway caused, it's safe to say plenty of people saw fit to move away from Hartford. In our final episode we talk to the people who have stayed in the city, and the ways they're fighting for change. Link to the Greater Hartford Mobility Study:...
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Chaos | 5
From the get go, the Hartford Interstate and Urban Redevelopment projects showed signs of flaws in their execution. Down the line, we look at how the projects themselves facilitated systemic inequality that persists to this day. The Road That Killed A City was written, recorded, and edited by Jim...
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A Stark Amputation | 4
When Hartford started to expand, it was clear a new road was needed to connect downtown to the suburbs. Exactly where the road would take place and how the project would take shape show a city attempting to create strong divisions. The Road That Killed A City was written, recorded, and edited by...
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The American Identity | 3
In many ways, Hartford's change as a city is rooted in who we are as a country. Some of this is based upon Jeffersonian ideals, while some reasoning is more sinister. The Road That Killed A City was written, recorded, and edited by Jim Krueger. Cover Art by Paul Trongone Music: "Thread Caramb" by...
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A Gilded Age | 2
At its peak, the city of Hartford was perhaps the greatest in America. It certainly was the wealthiest. The city shined so bright, in fact, its charm lured in one of America's greatest writer's, Mark Twain. The Road That Killed A City was written, recorded, and edited by Jim Krueger. Cover Art by...
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What Did You Do Wrong With Your Life? | 1
What does Hartford look like to an outsider? It turns out, Connecticut's capitol city can appear quite strange and divided to those moving to the city from elsewhere. The Road That Killed A City was written, recorded, and edited by Jim Krueger. Cover Art by Paul Trongone Music: "I Know A Guy" by...
About this show
The Road That Killed A City is a podcast from independent journalist Jim Krueger about the history of Hartford, Connecticut told through the lens of architecture and city planning. Most importantly, the construction of the I-84 Viaduct and the Urban Redevelopment in downtown.
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Jim Krueger