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Why do cities have the characteristics they do?
Why do cities have the characteristics they do?
What distinguishes Primate cities from Rank Size Rule cities?
What distinguishes Primate cities from Rank Size Rule cities?
In a Rank Size Rule country, what can be said about the 4th ranked city in terms of population compared to the leading city?
In a Rank Size Rule country, what can be said about the 4th ranked city in terms of population compared to the leading city?
What is a disadvantage of living in a Primate city?
What is a disadvantage of living in a Primate city?
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What is a challenge associated with maintaining Rank Size Rule cities?
What is a challenge associated with maintaining Rank Size Rule cities?
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What is the primary goal of New Urbanism?
What is the primary goal of New Urbanism?
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Which of the following is a hallmark of New Urbanism?
Which of the following is a hallmark of New Urbanism?
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What was a major factor contributing to the rapid growth of North American cities in the past 80 years?
What was a major factor contributing to the rapid growth of North American cities in the past 80 years?
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What is urban renewal?
What is urban renewal?
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Which of the following is a potential con of mixed-use development, a hallmark of New Urbanism?
Which of the following is a potential con of mixed-use development, a hallmark of New Urbanism?
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of New Urbanism?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of New Urbanism?
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Study Notes
New Urbanism
- New urbanism is an approach to creating a more livable and sustainable community through methods like brownfields redevelopment.
- The intention of new urbanism is to create a more livable and sustainable community.
- Key principles of new urbanism include:
- Walkability
- Mixed land use
- Connectivity
- Transportation
Hallmark of New Urbanism
- Mixed-use development is a hallmark of new urbanism, offering:
- Pros: reduced car dependency and increased walkability
- Cons: higher costs to live and potential for noise in mixed-use housing
Development of North American Metropolitan Cities
- Rapid growth periods in North American cities over the past 80 years:
- Post-WWII development of transportation led to suburban sprawl
- Trend of American cities since the 1960s:
- Urban renewal, which can lead to brownfielding
City Development and Transportation
- Cities look the way they do because of transportation, which:
- Shapes the city's layout based on people's needs and where they are located
- Reduces the need to go to the Central Business District (CBD)
Primate City Countries and Rank Size Rule Countries
- Primate city countries:
- One city dominates the rest in population, with at least twice the population of the next largest city
- Pros: opportunities are concentrated, making it easier to access goods and services
- Cons: people living far away have less access to goods and services
- Rank size rule countries:
- Every city is nth the size of the top city in population
- Examples: 3rd in population would have three times less population than the top city, and the 12th ranked city would have 12 times less population than the leading city
- Pros: dispersed opportunities
- Cons: maintaining infrastructure across multiple cities can be costly
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Test your knowledge on New Urbanism by describing its development approach, intentions, aspects, and key hallmarks. Learn about creating more livable and sustainable communities through principles like walkability, mixed land use, connectivity, and transportation.
