post modern western city Flashcards
1
Q
what are they?
A
the concept is contemporary cities are changing their industries, architecture, land use in order to keep up with socio economic change
2
Q
main features-urban structure
A
-hi tech corridors where research and industry is in one place
3
Q
main features- landscape
A
-unusual architecture which is more an expression of art than functional
4
Q
main features-economy
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-a service based economy that focuses on niche markets. a globalised economy which is dominated by telecommunications in the tertiary and quaternary sector
5
Q
main features- planning
A
fragmented and focuses more on aesthetics than social needs
6
Q
main features- culture and society
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ethnic diversity- culturally fragmented with a high degree of social polarisation
7
Q
example=LAS VEGAS
A
- lake las vegas- a gated community with mediteranian villas
- over the top architecture
- gaming and casino industry has more dominance over local government
- economy is service dominated by tourism
- fragmented city- builders given free rein to build what they want especially near the strip
