Urbanized (2011)
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Urbanized is a feature-length 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. Over half the world's population now lives in an urban… More Urbanized is a feature-length 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. Over half the world's population now lives in an urban area, and 75% will call a city home by 2050. But while some cities are experiencing explosive growth, others are shrinking. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, civic engagement, economic development, and environmental policy are fast becoming universal concerns. Yet much of the dialogue on these issues is disconnected from the public domain.Who is allowed to shape our cities, and how do they do it? -- (C) Official Site
- Directed By
- Gary Hustwit
- Genres
- Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 28, 2011 Limited
- Studio
- IFC Center*
Critic Reviews
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John Hartl, Seattle Times
A showcase for many conflicting viewpoints.
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David Jenkins, Time Out
Concerned inhabitants of the global village would do well to track this one down.
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J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
At the very least, Hustwit drives home the urgency of radically rethinking city life as the world population tops seven billion.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"Urbanized" is a fast zoom out to the big picture: The colonies or hives in which we arrange, display and support our lives.
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V.A. Musetto, New York Post
The documentary at times is weighed down by statistics and shop talk, but Luke Geissbuhler's smartly rendered cinematography saves the day.
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