Urban Patterns

Defining Urban Settlements Get out a sheet of paper. Write a definition for “city.” Draw a city. Get with a group of 3-4 and come up with a comprehensive definition. Read “Defining a City” background. About 30 sec. to 1 min each for first two tasks. 2-3 min for group discussion. Write some of a group’s big points on the board. Tally when others repeat. See how their responses compare to reading. Focus on Wirth’s description in book and reading (pg 441)

Sub-Saharan has surpasses South Asia b/w 2005 & 2008 publications

Complete the Percentage Graph Which region had the largest, most consistent increase? Which region had the largest percentage change? Which region is likely to experience the fastest growth in urbanization in the next period? The slowest? Africa Latin America Africa, Europe

Examine the Top 10 Lists provided Which cities appear multiple times? Which cities appear only later? Which cities drop out? What regions of the world are the most/least represented? Draw a line on your map separating the MDCs and LDCs. Think Wallerstein. Place the megacities on the map. Count the number of megacities located on each side of the line. Use document camera for top 10 list. Open discussion. Put megacities on document camera and allow them to map. (it is a challenge for some to label cities!)

Effects of Rapid Urbanization Squatter Settlements Favellas (Brazil), Barung-Barong (Philippines), Gecekondu (Turkey), Bastee (India) Explain the statement: Many residents in LDCs lead rural-like lifestyles even though they live in massive urban areas. Lack of utilities, subsistent agriculture in close proximity, long distance to schools/resources, growth not controlled

Big Idea What is the difference in saying: MDCs have the highest percentage of ppl in urban areas. LDCs have the largest population living in urban areas. 75% vs 40% 8/10 megacities are in LDCs MDCs % urban is sign of historical development with IR LDCs is result of migration and high NIR within urban areas, not necessarily strongly correlated to development (lack of infrastructure, jobs, etc) See beginning of 13.1

Urban Areas: Distribution of Services & People

Central Business District Shops in CBD: high threshold, long range, serve CBD workers Need lots of ppl: dept stores High-order: expensive, specialized jewelry; tourist attractions Worker oriented: sells office supplies, shoe repair, dry cleaning, food Will also find producer services agglomeration for improved communication

Central Business District Most of these services have now moved to the suburbs (higher income, more ppl) Trying to revitalize like European shopping areas w/ car-free streets & covered walkways Small area = high concentration = high competition= high land value ($$) Intensive land use Many services excluded b/c can’t afford land cost

Central Business District Intensive Land Use Skyscrapers, underground cities, subways Utility lines all underground Pics from Japan. Latter is underground in Osaka (I think)

Central Business District Skyscrapers: Distinct skylines 1st in Chicago (now a contest for tourism- Dubai) Probs: Block sunlight/air currents (NEED artificial now) Wind tunnels outside Traffic congestion (more ppl per sq. mile working) Levels: Offices at top (lower rent) Shops, hotels, food at bottom (higher rent)

Central Business District Manufacturing gets kicked out High cost, little space Buildings left behind are retooled (new offices, tourist sites Baltimore, Liverpool) Residents get kicked out High cost, not family oriented Ppl who do live there are often childless & young Euro is opposite Want to live near historic district Old wealthy, cultural areas still in center

Suburbanization Consumer services follow ppl (customers) Most service providers concentrate Supermarkets, shopping malls, lg parking lots Near major highway intersections Manufacturing follows cheap land/truck access No city traffic, free parking Probs: Lower status workers w/o car cannot utilize public transportation

Terms to know by Friday! Spend the remainder of the period defining these terms on a separate sheet of paper: Zoning Laws Redlining Blockbusting Commercialization Gentrification Teardowns/McMansions New Urbanism Urbicide Spaces of Consumption

Redlining

New Urbanism Seaside, Florida

Gentrification

Gentrification

Gentrification

Gentrification

http://safeshare.tv/v/wAsBta25OGQ

Teardowns/ McMansions

Urban Models GROUP TIME!!!

Urban Model Posters Geographer, Date (context) Image- all parts labeled Minimum 5 points/details Pros/cons Compare/contrast Explanation of particularities