Postmodern Western Cities

Question 1

A PMWC is

Answer 1

an urban form associated with changes in urban structure and architectural design, reflecting the changing social and economic conditions of the 20th Century in some western cities

Question 2

the 9 features of PMWC can be remembered using the acronym:

Answer 2

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Now name the actual features using the acronym!

Question 3

the actual features are (9):

Answer 3

Fragmentation
Globalisation
Simulation
Beautification
Fortification
Information
Gentrification
Decentralisation
Privatisation

Question 4

name and EXPLAIN the 9 features of PMWC:

Answer 4

FRAGMENTATION- due to ethnic diversity and social inequalities, demographic groups become segregated
GLOBALISATION- shops, services and businesses tend to be global brands rather than local
SIMULATION- architecture becomes an art form to express certain ideas/views while buildings simulate heritage ad other famous landmarks and history
BEAUTIFICATION- architecture express’s the cities history as art combined with functionality of the building
FORTIFICATION- architecture shaped by the need for security (shape and access to buildings resembles forts)
INFORMATION- services and knowledge economies dominate
GENTRIFICATION- due to wealth gap, poorest and richest become polarised
DECENTRALISATION- businesses move to cheaper edges of cities for retail parks
PRIVATISATION- private ownership dominates over public ownership (bridges, squares)