15. Pruitt-Igoe (St. Louis, USA)
Pruitt-Igoe was a public housing project in St. Louis, Missouri, constructed between 1954 and 1955. Designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki, who later designed the World Trade Center, the complex initially aimed to provide improved living conditions for low-income residents. However, by the 1960s, the area faced severe issues, including high crime rates and deteriorating infrastructure. In 1972, the first of 33 high-rise buildings was demolished, and the entire complex was cleared by 1976. The demolition of Pruitt-Igoe became a symbol of the challenges in urban planning and public housing, highlighting systemic inequalities and influencing future housing policies (en.wikipedia.org)
