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Why Did New York City Stop Building Subways?

Why New York City Stopped Building Subways? Nearly 80 years ago, a construction standstill derailed the subway’s progress, leading to its present crisis. This is the story, decade by decade. In the first decades of the 20th century, New York City experienced an unprecedented infrastructure boom. Iconic bridges, opulent railway terminals, and much of what

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Interview With Graphic Design Legend Massimo Vignelli – New York Subway Map Designer

From 2006, the late designer shares the story behind his infamous New York subway map and why typographic elegance will prevail. Gary Hustwit: Can you talk about the map you designed for the New York subway system in the ’70s? Massimo Vignelli: Such a controversial thing. It’s funny, but I realized the other day the

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