01 Jan 1963
Lewis Mumford on the City, Part 1: The City - Heaven and Hell
American historian Lewis Mumford looks at the city through history.
City Center and Pedestrians
This film focusses on the approaches that several cities have taken to one problem. Through various examples, it examines the implications and options for a pedestrian-oriented city core.
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