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How Cities Work

The documentary delves into the intricate technological infrastructure that supports modern urban life, exploring the complex systems behind essential services like electricity, water treatment, and food distribution.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Power Games

1. Power Games

Aired: Nov 17, 2013

Without electricity, cities grind to a halt, plunging vital infrastructure in...

Episode 2 Food Fight

2. Food Fight

Aired: Nov 24, 2013

The team delves into the city's culinary underbelly, exposing the complex sys...

Episode 3 Concrete Jungle

3. Concrete Jungle

Aired: Dec 1, 2013

Next episode: "Rethinking City Living" explores the impact of rapid urbanizat...

Episode 4 Transport Tales

4. Transport Tales

Aired: Dec 8, 2013

The rhythm of a city is defined by its transportation networks, which sustain...

Episode 5 Water Works

5. Water Works

Aired: Dec 15, 2013

The quest for fresh water has driven human progress, yet this essential resou...

Info about How Cities Work

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary