About this episode
The episode explores the history and significance of Co-op City, the largest housing co-op in the world, and the resident revolt that took place there.
The world’s largest housing co-op—built to save New York City’s middle class—became the unlikely site of a resident revolt
People in this episode
Host: Roman Mars
Topics covered
- housing
- cooperatives
- New York City
- middle class
- resident revolt
Keywords
- housing co-op
- New York City
- resident revolt
- middle class
- Co-op City
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Co-op City
Places: New York City
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