History Flashcards
What was the 19th century public health movement?
Grass roots effort to improve and regulate living conditions
What did the 19th century public health movement lead to?
- Fire codes
- Tenant Laws
- Sewage
- Public open space
- Building regulations
What was the Garden City concept?
Walkable satellite cities surrounded by green-belt agriculture. Concept made under the assumption that natural landscapes can improve the laborer’s wellbeing.
Who created the Garden City Concept?
Ebenezer Howard,
Who was Ebenzer Howard? What did he do?
Ebenezer Howard was a failed inventor. He moved to Chicago after the Great Fire. Published Tomorrow, A Peaceful Path to Reform
Who inspired Ebenezer Howard?
Inspired by Frederick Law Olmstead
What was the City Beautiful Movement?
A top-down approach based on the belief that the top-down hierarchy would invoke civic pride. Lead to planning of Chicago in 1909.
Who created the City Beautiful Movement?
Daniel Burnha
Who was Daniel Burnha?
He was a failed politician and was rejected from Harvard. He lived through the Chicago Fire. Designed first skyscraper.
