A City Crowned with Green
Synopsis
Charts how London has grown in size and spread into the surrounding country. Written and narrated by architectural critic Reyner Banham, A City Crowned with Green describes the unique character of London as a capital city. Banham looks at the historical pattern of organic and decentralized growth, and the newer problems of urban sprawl and congestion. Is to too late to get back closer to the heart and make London a city crowned with green?
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