E28: Betrayed By the Beltways

Architect and urban planner Adam Paul Susaneck returns to continue the conversation about the hardened lines that divided Americans spatially and racially in the 20th century, and grassroot efforts to undo and repair the damage in the 21st century. From the grandparents of Pope Leo XIV to the urban cores of Rochester, NY and Boston, MA, Melony, Derek, and Adam connect the dots between personal histories and broader societal changes, shedding light on how urban renewal and transportation projects have shaped cities, metropolitan areas, and imaginations for generations.

 

Resources

Dividing Lines, Deborah Archer: https://shop.aclu.org/dividing-lines-how-transportation-infrastructure-reinforces-inequality/ 

Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative: https://www.dsni.org/ 

Dudley Station: http://www.bostonstreetcars.com/dudley-square.html

Urban renewal and repair in Rochester: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBxiJtNSk80 

Urban renewal projects in Boston: https://www.segregationbydesign.com/boston