“Summary: part of chicago’s transport system is formed by A Radial Network of Expressways. Besides increased accessibility these expressways have made an impact on surrounding land values and land use. the implications of this are discussed by the commissioner of public works for Chicago and the vice-chairman of the Chicago planning commission. the film compares the effects of two particular expressways (the john f. Kennedy and the edens) and then focuses on a new development along one of them- the edens plaza shopping precinct. introduced by dr. john blunden”
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ACMI Identifier
509904
Language
English
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)