Encounter on Urban Environment

1971 | 108 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Encounter on Urban Environment
  • Overview

    This feature documentary takes a look at how the Halifax/Dartmouth community in Nova Scotia was stimulated by a week-long session held by a panel of specialists from different fields who met with members of this urban community to consider the future of the area and the responsibility of the citizens and government in planning the future.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1971

  • DirectingRoger Hart
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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