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The Plan of Chicago, Pt. 1: Make No Little Plans

The Plan of Chicago, Pt. 1: Make No Little Plans

Season 16 Episode 339 Published 3 weeks ago
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The Burnham Plan of Chicago stands as a clear example of an era when wealthy power players used their influence to shape the city, believing, at least in part, that their vision would serve the public good. Were they always right? Not necessarily. But given the choice, I’ll take an ambitious parks system over another phallic rocket launched into space any day.

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