Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago

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On Sunday April 13 2025, The Rising Tide Foundation hosted Alex Dimitrios of Space Commune- who delivered a presentation which uncovered the hidden story of how the water infrastructure of New York City was shaped—not just by engineering, but by economics, politics, and philosophy. '

At the heart of the matter is the fateful duel between two visions: Alexander Hamilton’s bold, nation-building economics versus Aaron Burr’s model of making a buck off a crisis.

The story runs from Burr's creation of Chase Manhattan Bank via the NYC water crisis of the 1790s, the forgotten legacy of Humboldtian water development, and how a return to JFK's vision for NAWAPA is a blueprint for the future.

To go deeper, visit spacecommune.substack.com

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