The City: The City and Its Region

Series: Lewis Mumford on the City Series

Duration: 0:29:00

Creator: Inc.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Reviews the regional pattern of the Middle Ages and delineates the destruction of the pattern by the despots of the Renaissance. Indicates that the destructive forces are still at work in the form of urban sprawl fostered by the real estate developer. Shows how cities such as Stockholm, London, and Ottawa are trying to expand in an orderly and controlled manner. Suggests that land should serve the public interest and that cities should serve man and become manifestations of his highest attainments. Features Lewis Mumford.

Complete Record: , Reviews the regional pattern of the Middle Ages and delineates the destruction of the pattern by the despots of the Renaissance. Indicates that the destructive forces are still at work in the form of urban sprawl fostered by the real estate developer. Shows how cities such as Stockholm, London, and Ottawa are trying to expand in an orderly and controlled manner. Suggests that land should serve the public interest and that cities should serve man and become manifestations of his highest attainments. Features Lewis Mumford.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.