When the idea of urbanism is discussed in classes, no one attempts to highlight the negative consequences that this expansion has caused. When reading the introduction of Caro’s work, I did not picture the text to take a turn for the disadvantages since he wrote much on the benefits that Moses created for society. Caro’s extensive description about the numerous highways, roads, and parks that were developed painted Moses as one who stayed true to the idea that “truth and logic would prevail” in both the short and long term of societal development and infrastructure. Moses, similar to many, turned his back on the idea of truth and geared his achievements through lies and putting people at risk and in harms way.

 

Even in today’s society, it is still apparent that a minimal amount of development can be done by abiding by every single rule there is in the government.  If the behind the scenes works is not brought to the public’s attention, society will simply focus on the positives that have resulted in such actions. During Moses’ time, people disregarded thinking how such things were being done because they were focused on what they saw. What they saw, was unlike anything they’ve seen before. When we see some structures that are immense in their design, our minds do not wander to the how, our minds judge what is seen. The fault does not fully lie in the hands of the politician; partial blame is also on those who entrust that person to have the control and power to decide and act on things. Yes, those who we give power to attempt to better society but do those benefits outweigh the negatives? I could not find myself on an exact answer to this question. Coming out of the Great Depression, people at that time were excited for whatever developments were in sight.