A Village Is Built
Housing Commission
Published by -, 1956
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Housing Commission , -. Author: Housing Commission Binding: PaperbackPublished: -, 1956Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis midtwentieth century social history pamphlet presents a vivid account of community building in postwar Australia, documenting the Housing Commission's ambitious project to create a modern village in 1956. It chronicles the planning and construction of the Olympic Village at West Heidelberg, illustrating how architecture and urban design were harnessed to meet both international demands and local housing needs. The text argues for the importance of state intervention in shaping equitable living environments, while detailing the infrastructure, amenities, and social vision that underpinned the project. Seller Inventory # 2025100017243-SECONDHAND
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Village Is Built
Publisher: -
Publication Date: 1956
Binding: Paperback
Book Type: Paperback