Urbanized

Urbanized is a documentary that examines the strategies and challenges involved in urban design. By exploring various projects across dozens of global cities, the film analyzes how city planning affects daily life and the future of urban living. It features perspectives from leading architects, policymakers, builders, and thinkers on topics such as public space, mobility, and economic development during a period of rapid global urbanization.

The film was directed and produced by Gary Hustwit as the third part of a design trilogy. It features a cast of 35 people appearing as themselves, including Norman Foster, Jan Gehl, Ellen Dunham-Jones, Amanda M. Burden, Joshua David, and Oscar Niemeyer. This 2011 production was a joint effort between the United Kingdom and the United States and was produced by Swiss Dots.

The documentary has been received consistently across different groups. It holds a rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb based on 2,400 votes and a matching 7.3/10 on TMDB from 85 votes. Film critics also provided a rating of 7.3/10 from 14 reviews, showing a complete alignment between the audience and critical scores. In Gary Hustwit's directorial career, this film precedes his 2024 project, Eno.