Urbanized

Urbanized

7.4IMDb Score
Released:2011-09-09
Duration:85 min
Director:Gary Hustwit
Actors:Norman Foster, Jan Gehl, Ellen Dunham-Jones, Amanda M. Burden, Joshua David
Production:Swiss Dots

Overview:

A documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world's foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers.

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