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Austin: The View From Here (1965)
Gordon Wilkison
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1965
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English
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    Patrick Horsbrugh, a professor of architecture at the University of Texas, laments Austin's departure from its original concept
    The origins of Austin as a capital city
    Problems with the appearance of Austin
    Touring Woolidge Square Park
    Hancock Center
    Along Congress Avenue in Downtown Austin
    Dr. William J. Murtagh of the Heritage Society of Austin discusses historic preservation
    Paving over history
    Director of the Park and Recreation Department for the City of Austin Beverly Sheffield talks about environmental renewal projects and the importance of parks
    Roberta Dickson, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Board, stresses the urgency in providing for the future beauty of Austin
    What makes a beautiful city?
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What makes a beautiful city? That is partly what this KTBC-TV film production seeks to answer. Produced by Cactus Pryor and Gordon Wilkison, "Austin: The View from Here" talks with several experts in architecture, urban planning, and scenic development to study what the city of Austin looks like and why. Participants discuss the origins of Austin as a capital city, potential efforts for beautification and renewal, the importance of green space, and the necessity of thoughtful city planning to preserve its heritage as well as provide for future beauty.
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