Assignment 2 & 3 Planning Principles Assignment 2 Due 3 April Assignment 3 Due 10 April

Assignment 2 1) Pick a city from the following: London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, New York in the late 19th and early 20th century 2) Apply the 9 conditions that make a city and the 8 factors that affect a city to that city you chose. Write a paragraph on each See the following slides for the factors and Conditions

Assignment 3 1) Pick a city from the following: Istanbul, Muscat, Beirut, Abu Dabi in the 20th Century 2) Apply the 9 conditions that make a city and the 8 factors that affect a city Write a short paragraph on each See the following slides for the factors and Conditions

What makes a city? Density Trade Culture Religion Circulation Critical mass to support businesses and commerce Trade Near to trade routes Culture Traditions, festivals, history. Arts, crafts Religion Usually a shared religion andlor tolerance for multiple religions Circulation Adequate transportation routes to and thru the city Government To administer rule of law, keep the peace police, fire, public health, courts Shared Values A shared culture, religion or trade interest Recreation Facilities or Opportunities Adequate areas for people to recreate and relax Services Sewers, water supply, roads, power, internet/data

What factors act on the city? Climate Must be favorable for human habitation given the technology of the time Geography Must provide adequate protection form overriding defense or climate concerns Location Near water, near trade routes Agriculture Near enough good farm land to support the city or near trade routes to obtain food Trade Near trade routes to support merchant classes and drive economy Warfare Warfare influences the shape and the preoccupation of the residents Health City must rid itself of pollutants and garbage to keep good health Bubonic Plague, Black Death, other epidemics, malaria Industry