Category Archives: Natasha Chait

Readings for parks presentation

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Natasha

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/08/for-protectors-of-flushing-meadows-corona-park-an-unlikely-ally/ http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/guest-geoffrey-croft-article-1.1187836  

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Rebuilding a broken city

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Natasha

This article was definitely one of my favorites so far this semester. Since I was a kid when the World Trade Centers crashed, I don’t remember much of the recovery and planning of the city rebound. The authors opinion was … Continue reading →

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The symbolism of the Twin Towers

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Natasha

I was seven years old when the twin towers were attacked and destroyed. As a young kid, I was not able to absorb the enormity of this event, but I was able to ascertain that something was wrong. At the … Continue reading →

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Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses, will they hit it off?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Natasha

Jane Jacobs brings up many fascinating points when discussing “current city planning.” It seems as though she has many issues with the idea of “planning a city.” Can the outcome of a city really be planned or will it always … Continue reading →

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