The Concept Of The Post-Modern Western City Flashcards
Define Post-Modern Western City
A post modern western city is a new urban form. It is characterised by a patchwork of changing land use and striking architecture.
Urban Structure of Post-Modern Western City
Multi-nodal stucture with a more varied and random pattern of land values
Urban Structure of Modern City
Central commercial CBD with the highest land values – bid price model
Urban Architecture of Post-Modern Western City
Architecture is aesthetically pleasing. Its designed to make a statement e.g. The Shard
Urban Architecture of Modern City
Architecture is functional. Its designed to meet needs
Urban Planning of Post-Modern Western City
Cities planned in unconnected fragments. Focus on aesthetics rather than social needs. Attempts to incorporate the views of many stakeholders
Urban Planning of Modern City
Cities planned in totality with peoples social needs and wants considered
Urban Government of Post-Modern Western City
Public services are provided by the market (private companies) sometimes in partnership with local authority (public)
Urban Government of Modern City
Public services are provided by the local authorities (the Council)
Urban Economy of Post-Modern Western City
Service, especially quaternary activities, dominate. Consumption orientated on a global scale
Urban Economy of Modern City
Mass production of goods requiring a large labour force. A national and global market
Urban Culture and Society of Post-Modern Western City
Segregation by race and ethnicity. A high degree of social polarisation (seperation) in some inner urban districts. Highly fragmented (split)
Urban Culture and Society of Modern City
Segregation by social class. Homogenity in terms of ethnicity
Example of Modern City
Sheffield
Example of Post-Modern Western City
London
Positives of Post-Modern Western City
• Tertiary and quaternary jobs are highly paid. This creates sustainable jobs for the future and tax revenue increases
(but poorer people may not be able to afford area anymore and have to relocate)
• Multi-nodal structure means more parts of the city (more people) have access to services and employment
• Architecture creates a good atmosphere and image of a place. Attracts businesses and may boost tourism
• Migration hubs – greater cultural/ethnic diversity and skills attracted
Negatives of Post-Modern Western City
- Focuses on aesthetics and profits raher than social needs (increases conflicts)
- Increases polarisation – fortress developments may increase (injustices and conflicts arise)
What point is both a negative and positive of Post-Modern Western Cities?
• Increase use of private companies to run public services
- Saves money for council and also time
- Decline in services as companies maximise profits
