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"The Pruit-Igoe Myth: An Urban History" Exclusive Screening

• Date2/23/2012
• Time7:00 pm
• LocationRave Theaters on 40th and Walnut
• OrganizationUniversity of Pennsylvania Dept. of City Planning
• Cost$9
• Registration Registration required. https://www.tugg.com/events/232

"THE PRUITT-IGOE MYTH: AN URBAN HISTORY"

WITH AN INTRODUCTORY FILM ON THE FAVELA PAINTING PROJECT featuring local artist in resident Dre Urhahn

The University of Pennsylvania Department of City Planning in conjunction with Diverse Design and the Planner's Network present two films around the theme of housing.  From "favelas" in Brazil to the infamous mega-modern housing project, Pruitt-Igoe, this film evening will explore the history of low income housing
and the rapidly expanding informal settlements occurring around the world.  The legacy of Pruitt-Igoe remains relevant for designers and those interested in urban issues and the built environment.   In addition, there will be a short film exploring the capacity of art to provide innovative solutions for development in Brazil.

Pruitt-Igoe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7RwwkNzF68

Favela Painting Project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0yvyVKFNAo

This will be a guaranteed entertaining and meaningful evening brought to you by your fellow students.
Tickets will be the reduced price of $9 and will go towards producing our burgeoning film series
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