Talk:Greenbelt, Maryland

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I have uploaded numerous photos. They can be found in the Greenbelt, Maryland category. If you want any specific photos, just let me know. --Thisisbossi 18:16, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] source of the text in quotes is requested

The quote describing Greenbelt's origins as an experiment in American socialism does not seem neutral on the subject. Does this quote represent someone's opinion of the nature of the project, and if so, whose? or is the creation of Greenbelt officially defined or described as such? Will the author please identify the source so one can examine the context and form an opinion of whether the quotation represents an appropriate and neutral way to characterize the creation of Greenbelt. Thanks. MoBear 07:29, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Greenbelt came about as part of the New Deal and was indeed an attempt by the Federal government to try their hand at the planning and operation of an entire city. [1] The only catch is that at the time, socialism tended to be a purely Communistic term insinuating absolute control over everything -- including micromanagement of residences and businesses. However, today, socialism tends to have a broader definition that can include governments that simply provide a number of social programs -- of which I would say Greenbelt certainly classifies as an attempt at just that. Hope that helps! --Thisisbossi 12:00, 23 January 2007 (UTC)