How to Live in a City

Have you ever wondered what makes some cities better than others? In public access television pioneer George C. Stoney's 'How to Live in a City,' the argument is that it all depends on the quality of the public space.

New York City folk singer and architectural critic Eugene Ruskin guides us through unique locales which illustrate the fine line between organic and sterile urban spaces. It all depends on a place's ability to attract and sustain, even if only momentarily, a sense of community.

And while some spaces succeed and others fail, one may wonder whether if it was designer's intention to drive people away, or not.

Aside from amusingly hep score and the nostalgic longing for Old New York that the film leaves you with, Stoney & Ruskin's How to Live in a City presents a considerably modern approach to documentary filmmaking, especially when compared to other productions of the time.

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[halocekicksass]

I only planned to watch this video for 5 minutes, but it had such a nice atmosphere I decided to stay a while.

[cas447]

At 5:40 Robert Moses imposing his wrath on that old man. lol

[carawayunderscore]

Who is that hopelessly uncool narrator?

[nebby6]

Pretty important stuff -- especially today where we're told what to do, what not to do, where to sit, etc.... Makes you wonder if urban public spaces are becoming an 'endangered species'. Hopefully not.

[behemothboy11]

wow...look at that street sweeper!

[falansh]

Greaaat!!!!!

Is perfect, Thanks!

[borcer]

I would like to live in the desert where there is no people and no problems ...

[Strideo1]

. . . and knowing is half the battle! :3

And OW! That lady fell off that scooter! The narrator had nothing to say about it either. XD

[orestislambrou]

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