Life-Sized City | KCET
Life-Sized City
At the heart of every city is its citizens. Our perception of cities is slowly changing from a model of mathematical engineering to a human habitat where urban spaces have the potential to be healthy, attractive, interesting and efficient. In this six-part series, urban design expert Mikael Colville-Andersen explores the anatomy and vibrancy of the modern metropolis, highlighting pockets of life-sized goodness in cities around the world.
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Life-Sized City
Life-Sized City
Detroit and Windsor
The southwestern Ontario city of Windsor has always lived in the shadow of its big American neighbour, Detroit, only 3.6 kilometres away.
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Life-Sized City
In this six-part series, urban design expert Mikael Colville-Andersen explores the anatomy and vibrancy of the modern metropolis, highlighting pockets of life-sized goodness in cities around the world.
Upcoming Airdates
Montreal
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2020-06-03T13:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2020-06-03T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2020-06-05T21:00:00-07:00KCETLINK
Medellín
Few places have been as successful as Medellín in tackling social problems head-on with urbanism, architecture and greening of the urban landscape.
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2020-06-10T13:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2020-06-10T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2020-06-12T21:00:00-07:00KCETLINK
Toronto
Mikael Colville-Andersen lands in Toronto to meet the urban heroes working to make Canada's largest city more livable.
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2020-06-17T13:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2020-06-17T17:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2020-06-18T07:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2020-06-19T21:00:00-07:00KCETLINK
Paris
Beyond the clichés of the Eiffel Tower, there is another Paris — one of solidarity, wittiness, and repurposing public space.
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2020-06-25T07:00:00-07:00KCET-HD
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2020-06-26T21:00:00-07:00KCETLINK
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