JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reputations: Robert Moses.

  • Published In: Architectural Review, 2025, n. 6. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Battle, Andy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the legacy of Robert Moses, a prominent urban planner in New York City from the 1920s to the early 1970s, highlighting his significant impact on the city's infrastructure and urban landscape. Moses is credited with the construction of numerous highways, bridges, and parks, which reshaped New York in favor of automobile use, often at the expense of public transportation and community cohesion. His approach to urban planning, characterized by a paternalistic belief in the needs of the populace, has been critiqued for perpetuating social inequalities and environmental issues. The article also discusses the ongoing debate surrounding Moses's legacy, reflecting broader political and economic tensions in contemporary urban development. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Architectural Review. 2025/06, Issue 6, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0003-861X
  • Accession Number:185780489
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