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Commissioner's Plan of 1811
In March 1811, a design for New York that implemented the grid system was approved. Since then, the grid has been a defining feature of Manhattan and other parts of the city, and it stood in contrast to the winding roads of older European cities. This revolutionary change set New York apart -
1916 Zoning Resolution
New York passed one of the earliest and most complete zoning laws in the nation, setting a model that other cities would eventually follow. These laws prevented certain types of buildings from being built in certain neighborhoods, in order to preserve the feel of neighborhoods and stop tall buildings from cutting off light -
Cross-Bronx Expressway Opens
As explained in the video, the Cross-Bronx Expressway had numerous effects of the dynamics of New York, both intended and unintended. Headed by Robert Moses, the project was created to serve the car, and allow easier access to Westchester, increasing urban sprawl and suburbinization. It also devasted many neighborhoods in the South Bronx, and has been blamed for some of the economic and social problems plaguing that area today
