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• July 9, 2019

  As millions of Americans moved to the suburbs after World War II, a smaller number stayed behind, enchanted by the vibrancy and diversity of city life. Largely white and well-off, these “pioneers” self-consciously crafted their ideal neighborhoods. They formed community groups, organized house tours, and lobbied city officials to promote their cause. Eventually, the back-to-the-city…