TORONTO – Season three of TVO Original The Life-Sized City will show viewers how is life changing for the better in cities around the world starting on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 9 p.m. ET.
The six-part documentary series follows urban design expert Mikael Colville-Andersen as he meets citizens who are yearning for change and driving urban renewal that puts people first.
In this globe-trotting third season, Colville-Andersen travels to six cities: Barcelona, Spain; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Hamilton, Canada; New Orleans, USA; Taipei, Taiwan, and will have a look at what Beirut, Lebanon was like before the devastating explosion in its downtown last month.
He finds out what makes each place liveable (or not) and puts theory to practice by taking part in surprising urban innovations that address public space, transport, family life, urban sprawl, bikeability, the environment and more, says the press release.
“The Life-Sized City gives us a fascinating glimpse into the people and grassroots movements behind some of the most modern, resilient cities around the world,” said John Ferri, TVO’s vice president of current affairs and documentaries. “It’s incredibly inspiring television, and we’re thrilled to bring this new season to TVO viewers.”
“Our aim is to connect viewers with the people who dare to make a difference in their cities—from ordinary citizens to urban activists and audacious political leaders,” added Nicolas Boucher, executive producer at DBcom Media, which made the series. “By telling their stories, we hope this series will encourage viewers to create change for the better in their own communities.”
New episodes will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET and will be rebroadcast Thursdays at 10 p.m. and Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. The series will also be available for streaming at tvo.org and on YouTube, too.
