Making the Film: Preliminary Research Outline
This is a preliminary outline of the documentary film that has been prepared by Inland Sea Productions. It is very common for an outline to change frequently over the course of a project, but this provides a glimpse at the current direction of the filmmaking effort.
I. History of Kansas City’s Urban Core
II. History of The Successful Urban Core
III. Ingredients of Successful Urban Design for the Future
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A. Residential:
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What makes an urban neighborhood?
- Pedestrian Scale
- Creature Comforts
- Green Space
- Mass Transit
- Services/Attractions
- Security
What is the sociology of urban living? |
B. Business:
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What attracts a healthy business mix?
- Economics of Diversity
- Financial Incentives
- Infrastructure
What creates staying power? |
C. Arts/Entertainment:
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How does art impact behavior?
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The art of architecture:
- historic preservation
- new design
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How does entertainment impact the economy?
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The arena draw
The Performing Arts draw
- How many venues?
- A home for local arts organizations
- A place for touring attractions
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© Kansas City Area Development Council
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