Questions on Robert Moses video

This week you are to watch a video on the career of planner Robert Moses. The video presents a number of important perspectives on planning and on the Moses approach to solving problems in New York City. As you will see, Moses was hardworking, effective, high-handed, influential and controversial.

After watching the video, answer the following questions by giving a thoughtful response based on your interpretation of his effectiveness. This paper should be turned in within the next week.

Feel free to review other sources to complement information presented in the video.

How did Moses gain his power?

How did he lose it?

Evaluate Robert Moses as a planner. In your opinion, was he a "good" planner?
(Explain your opinion; reflect on pages 14-15 and 31-32 in your textbook as part of your answer.)