The National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956, which created the interstate highway system, also dealt a blow to communities across the nation including Columbus.
Neighborhoods housing African Americans were the hardest hit.
In order to study what was lost, a team of Ohio State University researchers is using 3D technology to recreate the communities of the past.
Today on Tech Tuesday, we are taking a look at what we can learn from the Ghost Neighborhoods of Columbus.
Guests:
- Harvey Miller, Bob and Mary Reusche Chair in Geographic Information Science and Leader of the Ghost Neighborhoods of Columbus Project
- Geoffrey A. Fowler Technology columnist, Washington Post
- Russell Holly, Managing Editor for Commerce at CNET
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Ghost Neighborhoods of Columbus
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