Major American Planning Movements

Question 1

City Beautiful Movement

Answer 1

movement to address issues of poverty, crime, and blight through the expression of moral and civic virtues. Believed that creating a beautiful city would inspire residents to lead virtuous lives. Lead by Daniel Burnham

Question 2

Garden City Movement

Answer 2

a self-contained city, with a population of 32,000 and a land area of 6,000 acres. It would house 30,000 people on 1,000 acres with the remaining land and population in farming areas. Land ownership would be held by a corporation. Lead by Ebenezer Howard

Question 3

City Efficient

Answer 3

reaction aginst City Beautiful, to focus on matters of function and efficiency

Question 4

City Humane

Answer 4

arose in 1930s following the Great Depression, ans was primarily concerned with jobs and housing

Question 5

City Functional

Answer 5

developed in 1940s with growth of the military and post-war industrialization, emphasized administrative efficiency