What specific development catalyzed New York City's push for its pioneering 1916 zoning resolution?

Answer

Construction of large department stores threatening fashionable retail and residential areas

Conflicts became highly visible in commercial districts, specifically driven by the construction of large department stores which threatened to displace established fashionable retail and residential areas downtown, catalyzing legislative action.

What specific development catalyzed New York City's push for its pioneering 1916 zoning resolution?
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