I feel like the writer tried to come off as unbiased but ended up relaying her own personal view. Julie Satow used alot of words and constructed sentences in a certain way that although she starts off with Burden’s accomplishmepnt she isnt really praising her for them. For example, “Her fans say” which doesn’t imply that she was apart of that group as well as the word fans, why not use a more positive word like “supporters”. Even the title alone shows a lack of enthusiasm for Burden.
I am left viewing Amanda Burden as a well known socialite that took on the role of head of city planner while being stylish and strong-willed. Her progress of gentrification has been both accepted and criticized for its limits on creativity but its accomplishments in zoning.
