1. Developing the Ideal City?
Grade 12 Geography

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

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

4. Showplace Cities

5. Showplace Cities

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

7. Garden Cities 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
Would attract city people, and relieve city congestion.
Residents would live and work in their communities and not commute to the large city

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