Global Cities

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highly globalized and competitive metropolitan economies

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Global Cities

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A global city serves as an important focal point

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Sassen 1994

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A global city pertains to an urban centre

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Brenner 1998

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It emanates from the idea that globalization is created, facilitated & enacted

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Smith 2003

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A Global City, a.k.a “alpha city” or “world center” is a city regarded as a primary node

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Alderson & Beckfield 2004

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houses the biggest capital markets and has riches, power, and influence over other nations

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Global City

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a metropolis that connects the other regions of the world that are seen as global

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Global City

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Characteristics of a Global City
(ECPIGIQ)

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Economic importance
Cultural diversity
Political and institutional importance
Infrastructure
Global connectivity
Innovation and knowledge creation
Quality of life

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Global cities are centers of economic activity

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Economic importance

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Global cities are often multicultural, with diverse populations

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Cultural diversity

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Global cities are often centers of political power, with strong local governments and international institutions

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Political and institutional importance

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Global cities have advanced infrastructure, including efficient transportation systems, modern telecommunications networks, and state-of-the-art buildings and public spaces

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Infrastructure

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Global cities are well-connected to the rest of the world

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Global connectivity

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Global cities are often hubs of innovation and knowledge creation, with leading universities, research institutions, and technology companies.

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Innovation and knowledge creation

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Global cities provide a high quality of life for their residents, with good healthcare, education, housing, and other social services.

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Quality of life

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measures how globally engaged cities are across five dimensions

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Global Cities Index (GCI)

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a projection of a city’s potential based on rate of change in 13 indicators across four dimensions: personal well-being, economics, innovation, and governance.

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Global Cities Outlook (GCO)

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3 Fundamental Challenges
(ECT)

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Economic Recession
Climate Change and Extreme Weather
Threats to Individual Well-Being

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5 Strategic Imperatives:
(WEEAI)

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1. Win in the competition for global talent
2. Embrace the rapidly growing digital economy
3. Ensure economic resilience by balancing global and local resources
4. Adapt in the face of climate change
5. Invest in individual and community well-being

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a primary node in the global economic network

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Global City

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Another term for Global City

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Alpha City or World Center

Question 22

TRUE or FALSE

A global city houses the biggest capital markets and has riches, power, and influence over other nations

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TRUE

Question 23

TRUE or FALSE

A global city does not have any influence on society, and the global economy

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FALSE

Question 24

TRUE or FALSE

A global city is also known as an alpha city or world center

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TRUE

Question 25

TRUE or FALSE

Most of today’s major global cities are also world cities

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TRUE

Question 26

TRUE or FALSE

One of the negative effects of global cities is the reduction of greenery within cities

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TRUE

Question 27

Big Six
(LNPTHS)

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London
New York
Paris
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Singapore