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Was Frederic Osborn a close associate of Mumford?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Yes, but only in the later part of his career

  • No, they had different interests

Answer

Frederic Osborn was a close associate of Mumford. He worked with Mumford in the Regional Planning Association of America (RPAA), which was founded in 1923. Osborn was a strong advocate for planning and regional development, and he worked with Mumford to promote the idea of a "regional city" that would be based on a network of decentralized communities.
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