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Walt Disney's radical vision for a new kind of city

  • Written by Alex Krieger, Research Professor in Practice of Urban Design, Harvard University
Walt Disney's radical vision for a new kind of cityThe Epcot theme park that was eventually built diverged from Walt Disney's plans for his 'community of tomorrow.'Chip Hires/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Since Epcot’s inception, millions of tourists have descended upon the theme park famous for its Spaceship Earth geodesic sphere and its celebration of international cultures.

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