Lecture 8 - Urban Social Geography

Question 1

What is Gentrification

Answer 1

1. Leads to economic reordering of property values, commercial opportunities for the construction industry and an expansion of private owner occupation
2. This results in the displacement of low-income residents by those of a higher social status, until middle class residents outnumber the original inhabitants of the neighbourhood.
3. Leads to the transformation of the the built environments.
4. Changes in the social composition of neighbourhoods and an increase in property prices are often followed by changes in the retail and service landscape

Question 2

What are Jane Jacobs 3 main qualities for city streets?

Answer 2

1. Must be a clear demarcation between what is public space and what is private space
2. Must have eyes on the street
3. Sidewalks must have users on it fairly continuously, to add eyes on the street and allow for people watching

Question 3

Who is Jane Jacobs?

Answer 3

Journalist, writer, 1950-70’s observing cities, design cities for people not cars

Question 4

What is an ideal city street?

Answer 4

• Human scale building 5-6 stories high

- Mixed use development, residential and stores

Question 5

What is the trick-or-treat test?

Answer 5

It is an indicator for good space and communities, if spaces are accessible for children, it can accommodate everyone

Question 6

When were Georgia viaducts built?

Answer 6

1970’s, but didn’t go through downtown and are now planned to get knocked down