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Politics Across the Hudson: The Tappan Zee Megaproject
Politics Across the Hudson offers a behind-the-scenes look at three decades of contentious planning for the new Tappan Zee Bridge, and includes a new epilogue and more photos, revealing valuable lessons for those trying to tackle complex public policies. Drawing on his own extensive experience in planning megaprojects, more than one hundred exclusive interviews with key figures (including three governors), and extensive research into government records, Philip Plotch tells the compelling, behind-the-scenes story of high-stakes battles between powerful players in the public, private, and civic sectors.
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Politics Across the Hudson: The Tappan Zee Megaproject
Politics Across the Hudson offers a behind-the-scenes look at three decades of contentious planning for the new Tappan Zee Bridge, and includes a new epilogue and more photos, revealing valuable lessons for those trying to tackle complex public policies. Drawing on his own extensive experience in planning megaprojects, more than one hundred exclusive interviews with key figures (including three governors), and extensive research into government records, Philip Plotch tells the compelling, behind-the-scenes story of high-stakes battles between powerful players in the public, private, and civic sectors.
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Politics Across the Hudson: The Tappan Zee Megaproject
Politics Across the Hudson offers a behind-the-scenes look at three decades of contentious planning for the new Tappan Zee Bridge, and includes a new epilogue and more photos, revealing valuable lessons for those trying to tackle complex public policies. Drawing on his own extensive experience in planning megaprojects, more than one hundred exclusive interviews with key figures (including three governors), and extensive research into government records, Philip Plotch tells the compelling, behind-the-scenes story of high-stakes battles between powerful players in the public, private, and civic sectors.
PHILIP MARK PLOTCH is an assistant professor of political science and director of the Master in Public Administration program at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City. He is the former director of World Trade Center Redevelopment and Special Projects for the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, and the former manager of planning for New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations List of Tables Acknowledgments Guides to This Book Introduction 1 The I-287 Corridor: From Conception to Congestion 2 Searching for Congestion Solutions (1980-1988) 3 Finalizing Plans for the HOV Lane (1988-1995) 4 Killing the HOV Lane (1994-1997) 5 Permut’s Rail Line and Platt’s Bridge 6 Pataki’s Task Force: Raising Expectations Sky High (1998-2000) 7 The Thruway Authority versus Metro-North (2000-2006) 8 Eliot Spitzer Doesn’t Have Enough Steam (2007-2008) 9 David Paterson: The Overwhelmed Governor (2008-2010) 10 Andrew Cuomo Takes Charge in 2011 11 Public Reaction and Cuomo’s Campaign (2011-2012) 12 Lost Opportunities and Wasted Resources Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
