PMWC's - New Urban Landscapes

Question 1

Mixed use Develpoment

Answer 1

• different buildings with different uses are all in a close proximity meaning people do not have to travel around city
• more buildings with different uses - Birmingham Thinktank

Question 2

cultural and heritage quarters

Answer 2

• areas recognised as having cultural importance or areas with presence of historically important sites. can function as leisure places as well as tourist attractions
• Sheffield cultural industries quarter
• jewellery quarter Birmingham

Question 3

gentrification

Answer 3

Individuals purchase and renovate run down property to make it more valuable and appealing
- grenfell tower - unsuccessful - fire - 80 deaths - non fire retardant cladding

Question 4

fortress landscapes

Answer 4

• areas that are secured off from public access, created a safe space for people (gated communities) only people with permission can enter
• CCTV
• security
• gates

Question 5

Edge cities

Answer 5

• self contained settlements which emerged beyond the original city and developed into cities of their own.
• caused by urban sprawl
• develop m=near major roads/airports
• Los Angeles

Question 6

what is a PMWC

Answer 6

• A PMWC is an urban form associated with changes in urban structure and architectural design, reflecting the changed social and economic conditions of the late 20th century in some western cities.

Question 7

Fragmentation

Answer 7

Cities are more ethnically diverse but this means there is more social and cultural inequalities and segregation

Question 8

Globalisation

Answer 8

‘clone towns’
shops, services and businesses are global brands not local
service sector economy

Question 9

Simulation

Answer 9

buildings simulate heritage/famous buildings
aesthetic needs over social needs
architecturally unusual

Question 10

beautification

Answer 10

architecture is an expression of art more than functional

Question 11

Fortification

Answer 11

security is key

fortress developments are common

Question 12

Information

Answer 12

dominated by service and knowledge sectors (tertiary and quaternary)
global companies

Question 13

Gentrification

Answer 13

incrreases polarisation between rich and poor

Question 14

decentralisation

Answer 14

edge cities are common

LA

Question 15

Privatisation

Answer 15

cities becoming more privately owned, public space, streets, shopping centres