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201161 minPG-13documentary

Master Plan

201161 minPG-13documentary

Managed housing in America is examined through various structures, featuring insights from planners and experiences of residents across different environments.

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Managed housing in America is examined through various structures, featuring insights from planners and experiences of residents across different environments.

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Robert Todd

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Managed housing in America takes center stage in Master Plan. The film features various types of housing, from single-family homes to prisons. It includes insights from planners who discuss their design choices. Residents share their experiences living within these structures. The documentary runs for 61 minutes and was released in 2011. It presents a range of perspectives on the quality of life in these managed environments.

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