The Town for the Motor Age

Radburn, New Jersey was an important prototype for the greenbelt towns of the New Deal Era. Designed by Clarence Stein and Henry Wright and established in 1928, it was called "the town for the motor age." It was a regionalist approach to the ills of the city, promoting the establishment of new communities with an emphasis on social cooperation and new urban design solutions. The plan for Radburn featured separated pedestrian pathways and an extensive park and recreation system. The community was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2005.

Explore present-day Radburn, New Jersey

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