The Coldspring Project (1974)
The human side of town planning, as exemplified in Baltimore, Maryland. The Coldspring Project concerned a proposed housing development for lower and upper income levels on a three hundred-acre site adjoining a wildlife sanctuary. The film records the differences aired in meetings of various interest groups that tried to modify the plan according to their views, and the compromise reached, based on plans drawn up by Montréal architect Moshe Safdie.
Director: Kenneth McCready, Pierre Letarte
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Cast
- Moshe Safdie - Self
- Robert Embry Jr. - Self
- Melvin Griffin - Self
- William Boucher III - Self
- Joseph Harlan - Self
- George Jude - Self
- Dorothy Mulvenny - Self
- Margaret Pollard - Self
- James Rouse - Self
Music: Reverend Gary Davis
Cinematography: Pierre Letarte
Editing: Peter Raymont
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
architecture, urbanism
More Films by Director: Kenneth McCready, Pierre Letarte
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Coldspring Project about?
- The human side of town planning, as exemplified in Baltimore, Maryland. The Coldspring Project concerned a proposed housing development for lower and upper income levels on a three hundred-acre site adjoining a wildlife sanctuary. The film records the differences aired in meetings of various interest groups that tried to modify the plan according to their views, and the compromise reached, based on plans drawn up by Montréal architect Moshe Safdie.
- Who directed The Coldspring Project?
- The Coldspring Project was directed by Kenneth McCready, Pierre Letarte.
- Who stars in The Coldspring Project?
- The Coldspring Project stars Moshe Safdie, Robert Embry Jr., Melvin Griffin, William Boucher III, Joseph Harlan, George Jude.
- How long is The Coldspring Project?
- The Coldspring Project has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is The Coldspring Project?
- The Coldspring Project is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Coldspring Project produced?
- The Coldspring Project was produced in Canada.