We trace the evolution of North American cities through the lenses of Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh rather than bounce all around North America, which might give our viewers where-are-we-now whiplash.
If there’s one city that serves as a living laboratory of how cities have tried to remake themselves, it’s Philadelphia. Los Angeles is the poster child for how cities everywhere developed in the 20th century, and Pittsburgh is a onetime Rust Belt powerhouse that has been left for dead more than once yet keeps forging ahead due to extraordinary efforts from unique public/private/philanthropic partnerships.
After watching Saving the City, you will never look at cities in the same way again. And we hope you will be inspired to act and encourage others to act to make a difference in your local communities.
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