2.3 The construction of cities

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2.3 The construction of cities

Learning goals

- You know how cities in more and less economically developed countries are constructed.

- You can explain the differences in the construction of cities in more and less economically developed countries.

- You understand why inhabitants live in certain neighbourhoods

The construction of cities in more economically developed countries

Model of a modern Western city

CBD: Central Business District is an area in a city where many companies and shops are located.

It is often the geographical center of the city. In a business district people mainly work and there are few homes.

Old residential areas

high population density

Many immigrants and African Americans

Low income groups

Gentrification

old dilapidated (shabby / run down) houses are renovated and then inhabited by wealthier citizens

What does this mean for the original inhabitants?

Gentrification

Renewing and renovating old, dilapidated buildings in a city. This is often close to the center.
This often involves pushing poor people out of the city center because the rent becomes too high for them to pay.

An American city: New York

Clear CBD

00:01

Wat zie je vaak in de binnenstad?

1. Nieuwe gebouwen
2. Kerk
3. Plein
4. Brede straten

00:13

Industriële revolutie

1. Minder werkgelegenheid voor mensen
2. Politieke onrust
3. Economische vooruitgang
4. Economische achtergang

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Wat is het verschil tussen deze twee wijken?

01:45

Noem 1 push-factor van een CBD
Noem 1 pull-factor van een CBD

02:30

Wat is Gentrificatie?

Suburbs

Spacious residential areas with low-rise buildings far outside the center.

Higher income, greener, more space.

(Suburbanization) (sometimes social housing)

Industrial area

an area intended for large companies.

Amsterdam
clear historical centre

The construction of cities in less economically developed countries

(periphery en semi-periphery)

Non western city

Non-western city

• One (or more) business centers
  
• Historic center and old residential areas are disappearing
  
• Scattered industrial estates
  
• Residential areas for the rich
  
• Slums

Slums

Dangerous, often smelly, poorly built houses and streets.

Rich people often don't want to live here.

Could be near the center

Gated community
Residential area of the rich

Write in your notebook 4 clear characteristics for a western city and a non-western city.

Use your book.

(e.g.: western city 1. ... 2. ....

3. ... 4. ...)