Explore how Roosevelt Island transitioned from hospitals and penitentiaries to a futuristic residential haven with cleaner, quieter streets.
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This video is not just a historical account but a poignant reminder of how discarded technologies can revolutionize our cities. With New York City eyeing similar systems for other areas, could this be the future of urban waste management?
Witness the incredible pneumatic trash tube system, a 40-year-old innovation that has reshaped urban waste management. Inspired by Disney and Sweden, this network of underground tubes whisks garbage away at 60 MPH, eliminating the need for noisy, polluting garbage trucks and keeping the streets pristine.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Roosevelt Island’s Pneumatic Trash System
2:58 - Will NYC Expand the Pneumatic Trash System
4:36 - Conclusion
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Disclaimer:
This video is for entertainment purposes only. It is my personal opinion and interpretations of events that happened in the past based on information publicly available on the internet.