Segregaded by Design | Pruitt-Igoe Housing Project

Pruitt-Igoe was a massive public housing project in St. Louis, Missouri, built in the 1950s as a bold attempt to provide affordable homes for low-income families. Designed by renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, its 33 high-rise buildings were initially praised for their modernist vision and urban renewal potential. However, by the 1970s, the project was plagued by crime, neglect, and systemic failures, leading to its dramatic demolition in 1972.

Why did Pruitt-Igoe fail despite its ambitious design?
What does its demolition reveal about urban planning in America?
Could a project like this succeed today?
Watch now to uncover the full story of Pruitt-Igoe and the lessons it left behind.

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