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Interpreting The Roman Squatting Tradition, Shaun J. Mcgann
Interpreting The Roman Squatting Tradition, Shaun J. Mcgann
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This thesis addresses the rich tradition of urban occupations, also known as "squatting", in Rome, Italy. I argue that Roman squatting had its origins mainly in the Social Center Movement of the late 1970s and a preceding wave of occupations aimed at garnering affordable housing. In order to provide a context for these social movements, I first briefly describe the urban development history of the city since the late 1800s. The Roman pattern of urban development favored private interests and land speculation in a manner that resulted in overconsumption and the marginalization of a large sect of the population. In …
Space, Place And Infrastructure: Designing An Integrated And Efficient Highway System For Hartford, Ct, George Theodore Phillips
Space, Place And Infrastructure: Designing An Integrated And Efficient Highway System For Hartford, Ct, George Theodore Phillips
The Trinity Papers (2011 - present)
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