The Lord Mayor, 1960, part 6 - Plans for the Barbican

The video discusses a city's comprehensive rebuilding plan, highlighting phases of development up to 2005. It emphasizes the importance of modern office spaces and increasing the residential population without altering the city's character. The Barbican redevelopment is a key project, envisioning a community with flats, green spaces, and cultural amenities, aiming to create a residential oasis within the city.

What is the main goal of the city's rebuilding plans?

• To balance historical preservation with future growth

• To focus solely on commercial development

• To demolish historical sites

• To reduce the city's population

What is the first priority in the city's modernization efforts?

• Building more schools

• Creating spacious and efficient office blocks

• Developing new parks

• Expanding public transportation

What is the expected impact of the new housing estate on the city's population?

• It will decrease the population

• It will double or treble the population

• It will have no impact on the population

• It will only attract tourists

What is the Barbican redevelopment project designed to include?

• A series of museums

• A new industrial zone

• A complete community with various amenities

• Only residential flats

How many flats are planned in the Barbican redevelopment scheme?

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 3,000