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A Concise History of Cities
HISTORIC-- Pre-Medieval to turn of Century:
Natural development without much planning
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Organic growth,
functions mixed close together
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Historically located
close to river/sea transport, fresh water
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Market/Auto/Industrial
pollution close to living areas
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Pedestrian and
auto/train/animal routes cross over
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Dwellings close to
fresh markets, housing over shops
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Arts and entertainment
accessible
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Nodes and landmarks
readable
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High Density,
congestion, noisy
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Interesting city
centers with ancient artifacts, market squares, religious buildings
MODERN—1920-30s to present era: Planned
according to Universal theory of Design
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Zoned space separates
functions and relies on automotive means to connect.
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Industrial sections
away from commerce and residential
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Commuting from house to
business/shopping/entertainment: high stress
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Infrastructure costs
are enormous and not sustainable
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Low Density, requires
large land area, extensive utility outlay and maintenance
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Not energy or resource
efficient
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Downtown cores dead at
night, subdivision life monotonous
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Health of citizens:
little reason to walk/exercise, threatens well-being
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Reliance on strip malls
via automobile
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Orientation vague,
disconnected growth pattern
NEW
CULTURAL
URBANISM-- Future of New Community Planning (see
intro here)
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Ideal layout and
planning based on best of historic, modern and utopian precepts
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Concern for Citizens’
well-being, working environment, mix of use
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Planned from the outset
into best locations and mix for sustainable growth
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Integration of green
space, pedestrian parks and walkways throughout
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Best blend of Old and
New Urbanism
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Medium density mix of
housing and clean business
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Arts and Culture core
generators for social life
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Partially subsidized
housing for economic groups
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Integration of
hospitals, religious, business activities in core
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City center to have
life and economic viability
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Healthful lifestyle,
interest in many social/intellectual activities, integrated Arts
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Island of Capri, Italy (above) Turin pedestrian walk, below
"From the seventeenth century to the present, the cycle has come full
circle. Despite generations of efforts by planning reformers enthusiastic
about solving the physical, social, and moral problems of urban America,
cities remain as they began. They are containers for business, boasting
vastly improved physical environments, to be sure, but they function
as centers for the conduct of economic activities, not as humane habitats
meant to
enrich the lives of most of their citizens."
Source |
 Rome, above. New Orleans city
plan, below
Chicago, below
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Barcelona City Park, above
Islamic Information Center, below
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