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Lot in Common, A - Long Version

Subjects: Anthropology, Cities, Conflict Resolution, Environment, Urban Planning

Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: Bullfrog Films
Closed Captioned: No

Running Time: 76 mins
Country of Origin: United States
Study Guide: Online See Link Below

Copyright Date: 2003
Available in French: No

Meet the neighbors: Grandpa Roosevelt and his grandson, Joan the single mom, Ruthe the psychic, and Amy the metal sculptor. They all have "A Lot in Common" when together they turn a vacant lot in Berkeley, CA into a blooming community garden full of lush native California vegetation, eco-friendly technology demonstrations, and outdoor artwork by local artists. They clash over political ideals, runaway pets and public art, yet in the end, they grow a community of neighbors. Interviews with urban planning visionary Jane Jacobs, PBS reporter/author Ray Suarez, environmentalist Paul Hawken, and Urban Habitat co-founder Carl Anthony, lend context and background to the discussion of the Commons. Landscape architect/psychologist Karl Linn who envisioned and orchestrated the creation of the gardens, provides on-going commentary.

Links: http://http://www.alotincommon.com/

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