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Everywhere we see construction in its different phases. Surveyers signal from hill to hill. Trees begin to fall. Stumps are uprooted by grunting caterpillars. The land is cleared. We see landscape and architects and engineers with plans. Men are everywhere with tools and buckets, their boots heavy with mud. We see wet mud pour from the mouths of steam shovels, Wet concrete rolls out over a foundation floor. Lines of pipe are laid. The white wood scaffolding of buildings rises against the sky.

Against this background of construction the narrator [[Strikethrough]][[/Strikethrough]] describes the many factors which were taken into consideration in the planning of the greenbelt project. A careful survey was made of cities near which to locate the new town. The city must [[Strikethrough]][[/Strikethrough]] be a growing one where there is an acute need of housing. It must have a sound economic foundation,[[Strikethrough]][[/Strikethrough]]  diversity of industry, and [[Strikethrough]][[/Strikethrough]] progressive labor policies. The site of the project itself must be topographically [[Strikethrough]][[/Strikethrough]]  suitable for houses and roads. It must have wooded areas and creeks which can be developed for parks, and fertile soil for gardening. There must be ample space for growth, and a fringe of farm lands which will protect the inhabitants against encroachment and crowding.

Now, the greenbelt project is completed. People are moving into the houses. There is a bustle and life. We survey the finished greenbelt town.

Transcription Notes:
Note: surveyors is spelled wrong. Note: made the other copy edits that were handwritten since couldn't find any guidance in advanced instructions or FAQ Note: check the edits second paragraph, 5th line.