Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City

This documentary film explores the fascinating life and complex legacy of architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham (1846-1912).

Burnham developed some of the first skyscrapers in the world; directed the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, one of America's most important shared cultural moments; and planned cities from Chicago to Washington DC to Manila in the Philippines.

Burnham was a national figure in urban planning before such a profession even existed. He had a powerful vision of what a city should look like and his ideas inspired the City Beautiful movement that shaped the nation's towns and cities for generations. This timely film will debate concepts of civic engagement and what urban planning means in a democratic society.

The film's release will coincide with the centennial celebration in Chicago of his masterwork, the 1909 Plan of Chicago, written with Edward Bennett. Over 200 civic, cultural and educational organizations are participating in these events that will include a wide range of activities and discussions throughout the region.

The film is produced by The Archimedia Workshop in consultation with Kartemquin Educational Films.

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Education

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• Daniel Burnham
• Make No Little Plans
• American City
• Architect

[iampeeay01]

Famous for his urban design in Chicago and also for pioneering skyscrapers like New York's iconic Flatiron building. An architecture genius.

[less01]

where can I get this documentary?

[trevgoodchild]

Awesome stuff. Just shows to think big, doesn't always mean act big.