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Living in the Shadow: Six Years of Scaffolding and Silence | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Judith Mayer explores the profound human cost of prolonged construction delays through the story of Natasha Dyett, who has lived in the shadow of scaffolding for six years at Archway Heights in north London. This is not a story about temporary inconvenience; it is a deep dive into how persistent structural barriers transform homes into liminal spaces, stripping residents of light, privacy, and a sense of security. If you are interested in urban planning failures, housing rights, or the psychological impact of bureaucratic neglect, this episode provides…
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