The postmodern western city

Question 1

What is a post- modern city?

Answer 1

an urban form associated with changes in urban structure, architectural design and planning and reflects the changed social and economic conditions of the late twentieth century.

Question 2

Give examples of improved urban structure in postmodern cities.

Answer 2

. high tech corridors eg. motorways
. post- suburban developments

Question 3

Give examples of urban architecture and landscape in postmodern cities

Answer 3

. unusual mix of different styles and shapes that incorporate meaning and symbolism.
. celebration of the past through historical references.

Question 4

Give examples of what urban governments in a postmodern city does.

Answer 4

. services provided by the market (rather than public services)
. public and private sectors work in partnership.

Question 5

Describe the urban economy in postmodern cities.

Answer 5

. service sector dominated
. globalized
. consumption oriented

Question 6

Describe how planning takes place in postmodern cities.

Answer 6

. attempts of incorporate the views of many stakeholders.
. spatial ‘fragments designed for aesthetic rather than social ends.

Question 7

Describe what culture is like in a postmodern city.

Answer 7

highly fragmented.

Question 8

Give the case study for postmodern western city.

Answer 8

Las Vegas

Question 9

Why is Las Vegas a postmodern western city?

Answer 9

. tourism drives the economy
. the over the top american architecture
. buildings are fragmented as builders can build where they want
. local government works in partnership with private organisations