The Pruitt-Igoe housing project in St. Louis became most famous at the moment of its demise. The thirty-three high-rise towers built in the 1950’s were supposed to solve the impending population crisis in inner city St. Louis. It was supposed … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2012/01/06/99-invisible-44-the-pruitt-igoe-myth/" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>
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99% Invisible

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.