The Placeman

What challenges await the person who leaves the banking sector to devote himself to planning places in the city with regard to developing community life? The documentary follows Fred Kent, a pioneer of placemaking, from his work during the New York City Depression of the 1960s and 1970s to his designs for transforming public spaces in the metropolis, such as Bryant Park and Campus Martius. It captures his passion and belief that planning cities for people is the key to solving today’s problems and challenges.

The film is presented as part of the screening of the film He Flew Ahead – Karl Schwanzer.