St. Louis Public Radio News
(2009-09-14)
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Pruitt-Igoe in the 1960s (photo: U.S. Geological Survey)
In the 1950s, Pruitt-Igoe was touted as a model of urban planning, but it became a high profile failure.
McKee is making even bigger promises and says a more diverse plan to attract jobs and residents will help turn things around in North St. Louis.
Maria Altman begins St. Louis Public Radio's four-part series on McKee's plans for the North Side with a look at how one man hopes to succeed where others have failed.
MORE ON PRUITT-IGOE:
For all of the documented problems at Pruitt-Igoe, it was home to thousands of people. Many former residents have fond memories of their time in the housing complex, especially in its early years.
