JOURNAL ARTICLE

AN URBAN LEGEND: Fifty years after the publication of The Power Broker, the legacy of urban planner Robert Moses is ripe for revisiting.

  • Published In: Jacobin Magazine, 2025, n. 56. P. 28 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DEVAAN, JULIANA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the legacy of urban planner Robert Moses, as portrayed in Robert Caro's book "The Power Broker," published in 1974. Caro's narrative depicted Moses as a villain whose vision for New York City was corrupt and destructive, but over time, Moses has been viewed more ambivalently. The article explores how Moses used his positions to wield power and influence over infrastructure projects, highlighting his controversial methods. It also discusses the reevaluation of Moses's legacy in the context of current efforts by the democratic socialist left in New York to use public authorities for state intervention in issues like the green energy transition and housing crisis. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Jacobin Magazine. 2025/01, Issue 56, p28
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2470-6930
  • Accession Number:182491247
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