Synopsis
A City of Chicago sponsored film commissioned by Lewis W. Hill for the Department of Urban Renewal. The film attempts to defend the city's redevelopment plan for residential and commercial urban renewal, and explains how relocation officers can assist those who have been recently displaced. As the narrator succinctly states, "we are tearing down what stands in the way of a better city. Some buildings must go simply because the occupy space needed for something else, but for the most part, it's the warn out areas of the city that are making way for the new." Recently displaced home owners are interviewed, expressing their distaste of the urban renewal process. The film explains how the city will help these displaced home owners, by use of a good relocation officer from the Department of Urban Renewal. (Chicago Film Archives)
Movie Information
- Director
- DeWitt Beall
- Release Year
- 1968
- Runtime
- 29 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Language
- EN
- Status
- Released
Ready to watch A Place to Live?
Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.
▶ Watch A Place to Live FreeYou May Also Like
More Documentary Movies
Trending Now
Popular This Week
Explore related titles
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Place to Live online for free?
You can watch A Place to Live (1968) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.
Is A Place to Live available in HD?
Yes. FreeFlix offers A Place to Live in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.
What is A Place to Live about?
A City of Chicago sponsored film commissioned by Lewis W. Hill for the Department of Urban Renewal. The film attempts to defend the city's redevelopment plan for residential and commercial urban renewal, and explains how relocation officers can assist those who have been recently displaced. As the narrator succinctly states, "we are tearing down what stands in the way of a better city. Some buildings must go simply because the occupy space needed for something else, but for the most part, it's the warn out areas of the city that are making way for the new." Recently displaced home owners are interviewed, expressing their distaste of the urban renewal process. The film explains how the city will help these displaced home owners, by use of a good relocation officer from the Department of Urban Renewal. (Chicago Film Archives)
Do I need to register or pay?
No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.