Presented by The Department of City Planning, Diverse Design, and the Planner's Network

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth: An Urban History

Thursday, February 23, 7:00pm - 9:03pm

in Philadelphia, PA at Rave Motion Pictures University City 6 $9.00

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The Event Program (total time: 2h 3m)

Short Film: Favela Painting Project

featuring local artist in residence Dre Urhahn.
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Movie presentation of The Pruitt-Igoe Myth (title details)

The Pruitt-Igoe Myth explores the social, economic and legislative issues that led to the decline of conventional public housing in America, and the city centers in which they were built, while tracing the personal and poignant narratives of several of the residents of the notorious
Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex in St. Louis.
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Discussion

Following the film.
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Event Info

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the overwhelming demand for this screening (originally SOLD OUT at 105 tickets), we have moved it into a larger auditorium. As a result, 35 more tickets have been made available here through Tugg with an additional 35 available at the door.

WITH AN INTRODUCTORY FILM ON THE FAVELA PAINTING PROJECT featuring local artist in residence Dre Urhahn (video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0yvyVKFNAo).

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. Ultimately, these companion films document the narratives of people and where they live.

These films will inform a discussion on the importance of housing within the complex urban realm.