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Quote by Robert Moses

“You can draw any kind of picture you want on a clean slate and indulge your every whim in the wilderness in laying out a New Delhi, Canberra, or Brasilia, but when you operate in an overbuilt metropolis, you have to hack your way with a meat ax.”

Quote by Robert Moses

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Robert Moses was an influential American architect known for his contributions to public works and urban planning. Born on December 18, 1888, and passing away on July 29, 1981, Moses held several key positions in New York City, including Chairman of the Parks Commission and Chairman of the City Planning Commission. His work had a profound impact on the modernization of New York City. more

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