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Urbanized

Urbanized

A documentary film by Gary Hustwit

20117.41h 25m

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.

Directed by Gary Hustwit
Produced by Gary Hustwit
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Top Cast

Norman Foster

Norman Foster

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Jan Gehl

Jan Gehl

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Ellen Dunham-Jones

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Amanda M. Burden

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Joshua David

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Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer

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Sicelo Nkohla

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Rem Koolhaas

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Alejandro Aravena

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Stefan Mappus

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Themes & Keywords

designerurban sprawlurban

About Urbanized

Urbanized is a documentary film released in 2011 exploring themes of designer, urban sprawl, urban. Directed by Gary Hustwit, it stars Norman Foster, Jan Gehl, Ellen Dunham-Jones. 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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