the contrast of eight hundred eighty in the present is becoming a common sight the problems of our cities are real however because of the heavy handed over fashion design it effects residential property much of our industrial space present a special problem with old multi story buildings the elaborate pigeon roost we see here suggest that obsolescence dogs are apartment properties ornate buildings are to be found everywhere surely obsolescent should not cause despair it is one of the results of america's rapid growth it is the basic challenge to cities however and to for problem architectural obsolescence are a lot pattern the truly dynamic american cities are those that are coming to grips with the problem of outmoded structures increasingly we're seeing large scale demolition as the first step in building modern cities the need of the artist to acquire pottage by merging are a lot for a new start getting needed space in our cities for modern structures is the only way to meet the competitive force of growing suburban strength some of our demolition is an easy process because of much like wood construction often the substance of our urban structures is such as to resist the power of the demolition hammer as a people however we are steadfast as we tackle problems and the hammer of demolition will be sure to swing with determination in this jet age and thence move fast faster indeed than we sometimes realize on our progress is certain to be steady as we clear away the structures that block progress obsolescence runs through all types of property including some of our finest mansion homes these two about a demolition and as they pass from the american scene strategic plans will be cleared for new use to be fully dynamic the american city must now accommodate the automobile this is the vital factor of our new age the poor little parking meter is not by itself a solution to automobile problems but forward looking city conscious of the automobile and automobile traffic as key factors it is responding by providing adequate well located parking facilities often building skyward to create the urgently needed space many cities of not the problem by the lng underground we are applying full ingenuity to the task and with good results here we see self parking self parking is accomplished in the san francisco downtown garage by an ingenious use of concentric ramps making it possible for the motorist to park and remove his own car reduced operating expenses result in low rates fifteen dollars per month being very low for a large city so there is free parking under a validations them plan with cooperating merchants hotels are striving to provide for automobile registry and even attached garage storage the el cortez hotel of san diego alerted the automobile constructed a motel right across the street so that now it offers both hotel and motel accommodations are clever plan was worked out in the downtown store area of salt lake city here a minimum a valuable business frontage was used for entering and leaving a parking garage this is ingenious this plan puts the garage in the rear on less valuable land how vital such products can be space is a vital need to for new downtown stores see the power of adequate commercial land here a full block in downtown salem oregon is devoted to a new and attractive meier and frank store but centralizing strings can flow from such a constructive development and there is even an attached garage for the automobile age in the last analysis the city cannot be done and make without adequate residential accommodations land for residential use is the most urgent need in kansas city as do private enterprises made real achievement in residential construction on quality hill near downtown it is imperative that we think of the city as a way of life with fundamental accent on residential properties in this view we must be continually combating residential deterioration property owners must be vigorously encouraged to fix up even the most modest homes were present an attractive and harmonious appearance if properly maintain we have the problem therefore of code enforcement standards must be set in maintained because the deterioration of one property can adversely affect others every possible help must be given to those who seek to live well in our cities they should be considered as preferred city residents entitled to full residential enjoyment american ingenuity is also being displayed in residential property here is a cooperative apartment has a narrow thirty foot by sixty foot lot each floor is offered for sale as a separate residence thus an owner acquires a ranch house so to speak in a convenient downtown location the concept of cooperative ownership has been growing and will no doubt be greatly expanded during the years ahead the city therefore clearly remains dynamic under the force of constant change a pulse of progress is steady some properties are rushing into existence and others are rushing in to discard alert eyes no it is inevitable that properties like these must go it is not surprising therefore to return and see their removal underway in america we should not be impatient all the problems cannot be tackled at once it is also know that we have hardly had time to remove the cobblestones from some of our city streets indeed if you can remember the model t us lives since most of the revolutionary changes in real estate and as we go steadily forward we see aluminum skyscrapers and stainless steel the introduction of metals and real estate itself is revolutionary it is difficult to believe that america is a land only recently removed from the log cabin from primitive shelter it is good that the state of oregon has placed a statue of the pioneer woodsmen on its capital a beautiful reminder that the wilderness of this land was reduced to a dynamic civilization with the simple acts what amazing achievement there has been in america the problems of r real but not insurmountable surely we must never construe density as a deterrent to city life in many dramatic ways we are moving in on obsolescence we see in this setting new apartments introducing a new life and not the proximity to office buildings and exciting new city trend beauty and commercial architecture is another new revolutionary force helping our cities frequently we find deep set back with trees the introduction of attractiveness in commercial real estate results in a new harmony between commercial and residential  revolutionary because in the past the business property was often considered repugnant surely the pleasing harmony here is a constructive force for good in building modern cities but as summarized now by looking at st louis first what is saying to us well in terms of urban problems it means broad leadership chamber of commerce architects city planners realtors home builders contractors mortgage lenders government officials in short a cross section of community leaders must unite for action the first step of course is urgently needed plot age that has been started in st louis and the use of the cleared land st louis is made a highly desirable step then having an apartment initial structure its close proximity to downtown office buildings gives access to the exciting current trend toward living close in the comfort convenience and even the health of living in a small world are being recognised by increasing numbers of people many people are desiring to walk to work again such stimulating activities sparked further effort and st louis is now cleaning up existing buildings the tone of the entire downtown area the apartments however are the most significant because there can be no enduring city vitality unless we provide for full city life lest you conclude that we are considering on a large cities let's look at very small ones here are some quaint obsolescent in tiny columbus indiana common of course the cities large and small leadership in columbus refuse to despair about o was extended into the downtown business area here we see a typical american business trade as developed during the horse and buggy era a civic minded family of bankers decided to construct a new bike using the finest of architectural gardens the result a breath of new life on an obsolete street i'm truly beautiful corner with contemporary style needs that back injuries it is really a great contribution to community betterment people are well served the problems of the automobile were fully realized and planned for with the very latest in drive in facilities the contrast of the old and a refreshing new achievement suggest that the pulse of healthy change exists also in small communities another exciting observation is found in the small community of bartlesville oklahoma the now famous price tower by frank lloyd wright for a small town his building is quite amazing because it has offices an apartment on the same floor many people are putting strong accent on convenience even in small communities here certainly is another contribution of greatness and in a small city moreover it is a lot of real estate that constructive dynamic effort sparks other activity  surprising therefore to find collateral work going on in the area around the tower further demolition and rebuilding are stimulated by every constructive achievement thus the benefits bre the story moreover is the same for any community large or small exciting changes going on everywhere here for example is the tallest building in america to be demolished to start over surely we shall not demolish all our large buildings but the lesson is clear we from now on we should be seeing much demolition the first step in making our cities better places to work better places to live it will take great effort and relieve our ship but as a people we can do the jobs and as we see here the rubble of demolition at the feet of columbus let us remember that in many ways the continent is still before us our follow up at this point shows columbus standing in the majestic survey of the most important dynamic urban trend the office building in the apartment building going hand in hand to demonstrate the convenience of city life and so the city remains dynamic surely if we can recapture the courage and the forward looking spirit of the discoverers and miners of america building better cities will be a