Developing the Ideal City? Grade 12 Geography

Cities for Protection A reason that people settled in communities long ago A reason that people settled in communities long ago Walled cities Walled cities No longer useful No longer useful Walled neighbourhoods Walled neighbourhoods however are becoming however are becoming more popular more popular

Showplace Cities Cities that show of the wealth and power of a country Cities that show of the wealth and power of a country Originated with ancient rulers who wanted to demonstrate their power and disposable cash Originated with ancient rulers who wanted to demonstrate their power and disposable cash Florence Italy is an example Florence Italy is an example Modern examples are some national capitals Modern examples are some national capitals Washington and Brasilia Washington and Brasilia Feature beautiful architecture, grand avenues, green spaces and monuments Feature beautiful architecture, grand avenues, green spaces and monuments

Showplace Cities

Crime Free Cities History History Clearing bushes from the sides of roads Clearing bushes from the sides of roads Street lamps Street lamps Today Today Crime prevention through environmental design Crime prevention through environmental design Tumbler Ridge BC example Tumbler Ridge BC example

Garden Cities Early 1900’s Ebenezer Howard in London England Early 1900’s Ebenezer Howard in London England Garden cities are small cities completely independent of a nearby large city. Located out in the country Garden cities are small cities completely independent of a nearby large city. Located out in the country Would attract city people, and relieve city congestion. Would attract city people, and relieve city congestion. Residents would live and work in their communities and not commute to the large city Residents would live and work in their communities and not commute to the large city Surrounded by farmland and green space that acts as a greenbelt between the big city and the garden city. Surrounded by farmland and green space that acts as a greenbelt between the big city and the garden city.

Environmentally Sustainable Cities Is this the ideal city? Is this the ideal city? More efficient energy use and effective pollution prevention. More efficient energy use and effective pollution prevention. Alternative power sources Alternative power sources Using waste heat Using waste heat Good Public Transit Good Public Transit Diverting waste Diverting waste Green spaces Green spaces Community gardens Community gardens Bike lanes Bike lanes Any more? Any more?