Megalopolis : cradle of the future

Studies the people and the problems of Megalopolis, the heavily populated northeastern seaboard of the United States from southern New Hampshire to northern Virginia. Identifies problems resulting from dense population which affects transportation, communication, government, and air and water pollution. Identifies the need for better future planning. Based on survey "Megalopolis: the urbanized Northeastern seaboard of the United States" by Professor Jean Gottmann, University of Paris., Megalopolis - Cradle of the Future Produced by Encyclopedia Britannica Films Year published 1960 Grade Level: P I J H C Distributed on media: 1 film reel (22 min.), optical sound, 16 mm. Color?Color; B & W Length: 22 MIN Description: Examines the life and problems of megalopolis, the urbanized northeastern seaboard extending from Boston to Washington, D C. Shows metropolitan centers, transportation networks, harbors, suburban and rural areas. Points out the need for better organization of the suburban sprawl in the future.