Understanding Smart Cities Chapter 2
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What was one major challenge faced by communities aiming to implement Howard's garden city concept?

  • Overpopulation in urban areas
  • Reluctance of industries to relocate (correct)
  • High wages attracting businesses
  • Excessive government funding

The garden city movement successfully provided affordable housing for all residents.

False (B)

What was Howard's original vision for the garden cities?

To create inclusive and equitable communities.

Howard's financial model relied on __________ funding structures and rent-based revenue.

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Match the following challenges of the garden city movement with their descriptions:

<p>Limited economic diversity = Industries were hesitant to relocate to garden cities High housing prices = Cost of development led to unaffordability for low-wage workers Investment issues = Difficulty attracting support from the banking sector Affluent resident attraction = Garden cities attracted more affluent residents over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of individuals faced the most significant challenges in the context of garden cities?

<p>Lower-wage workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Howard's model was favored by traditional banking investors.

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What were the garden cities intended to operate for?

<p>The benefit of their residents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Hall and Sarin suggest about Chandigarh's zoning approach?

<p>It limited access to affordable housing and jobs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chandigarh was successful in addressing the needs of its vulnerable populations.

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What did critics label Chandigarh as, highlighting its social challenges?

<p>An incubator of poverty and injustice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Le Corbusier's design philosophy focused on __________ rather than social inclusivity.

<p>aesthetic and functional aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Fitting, what understanding did Le Corbusier's approach to urban design lack?

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Le Corbusier emphasized standardization in urban planning to enhance social equality.

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Workers providing essential services often had to travel long distances due to the city's __________ approach.

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Match the following aspects of Chandigarh to their effects:

<p>Strict zoning = Limited access to housing Monumental design = Neglected social needs Economic disparity = Visible inequality Urban planning philosophy = Misunderstanding of human nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the team of architects working on the master plan for Chandigarh?

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Chandigarh was designed with a focus on individual lifestyles and needs.

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What did Peter Hall and Madhu Sarin examine regarding Chandigarh?

<p>Critical flaws in Le Corbusier's utopian vision for the city.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Le Corbusier's approach to urban design was heavily influenced by the triumph of __________ standardization.

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Match the following architects with their contributions to Chandigarh:

<p>Le Corbusier = Took leadership in design Albert Mayer = Commissioned designer Maxwell Fry = Team Member Jane Drew = Team Member</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a criticism of Le Corbusier's vision for Chandigarh?

<p>It accurately reflected human needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chandigarh was intended to be a model for planned urban development.

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Which two scholars conducted an in-depth examination of Chandigarh in the 1980s?

<p>Peter Hall and Madhu Sarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Le Corbusier's primary vision for cities?

<p>Cities should function as machines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Le Corbusier's design acknowledged the importance of cultural values in urban planning.

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Who argued that cities should reflect the lifestyles and social habits of their inhabitants?

<p>Jane Jacobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jacobs believed that cities should encourage __________, diversity, and mixed-use environments.

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Which of the following describes a major criticism of Chandigarh's design?

<p>It isolated functions into different sectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Le Corbusier’s design allowed for spontaneous economic activity.

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What was a significant result of Le Corbusier's one-size-fits-all model in Chandigarh?

<p>Residents found it challenging to connect with the city on a human level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the urban planners with their contributions or principles:

<p>Le Corbusier = Cities as machines Jane Jacobs = Respect for inhabitants' lifestyles Chandigarh = Strict zoning system Urban diversity = Fostering vibrant communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant influence on Dholera's pathway to becoming smart?

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Songdo International Business District was built by repurposing existing urban spaces.

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What was the primary goal of the national government in constructing Songdo?

<p>To showcase Korea as a world leader in smart city development</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cisco viewed the Songdo project as a _____ million dollar investment to gain leadership in the smart city market.

<p>47</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Dholera = Affected by top-down logic and technocratic governance Songdo = A smart city built from reclaimed land Cisco = Technological partner in Songdo's development Broadacre City = Utopian city reimagined for automobile use</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following entities collaborated to develop Songdo?

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Songdo is known as one of the first urban environments where everything is interconnected and automated.

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What does ICT stand for in the context of smart cities?

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What has urban sprawl drastically changed over the last five decades?

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Urban sprawl has only positive impacts on public health.

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What technologies combined with modern mobility have enabled people to benefit from urban conveniences in rural areas?

<p>Radio, telephone, and telegraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

Urban sprawl has led to the __________ of culturally relevant open spaces.

<p>disappearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of land fragmentation caused by urban sprawl?

<p>Disruption of wildlife (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following negative impacts of urban sprawl to their descriptions:

<p>Disruption of wildlife = Alters natural habitats and energy flows Increased public service costs = Higher expenditure for transport infrastructure Reduced agricultural productivity = Decreased land used for farming Health issues = Residents exercise less and have higher obesity rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT contribute to urban sprawl?

<p>Compact urban living (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one urban planner mentioned who aimed for sustainable urban development.

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Flashcards

Chandigarh Master Plan

A city plan designed by a team of architects, including Le Corbusier, with Albert Mayer overseeing the project. Intended to showcase modern urban planning principles.

Le Corbusier's Approach

Le Corbusier prioritized his strict zoning system and ideal urban form over collaborating with others, using Chandigarh to test his vision.

Utopian Vision

Le Corbusier's plan for a perfect city, based on modern ideals and industrial standardization but lacked concern for people's daily life.

Critics of Chandigarh

Scholars like Hall (1988) and Sarin (1982) criticized Chandigarh's outcome as a breeding ground for social problems.

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Industrial Standardization

Le Corbusier's belief in pre-defined solutions, industrial manufacturing, and standardized construction methods for urban development.

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Albert Mayer

American architect who oversaw the design of the Chandigarh Master Plan.

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Planned Urban Development

A method of urban expansion that is implemented through planning, and which is designed to improve the function, structure, character, and quality of urban areas

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Human Nature Misunderstanding

Criticism of Le Corbusier's vision for neglecting and failing to acknowledge the complexities and patterns of human behavior, and lifestyle.

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Garden City Movement Failures

Though aiming for diverse economic opportunities, affordable housing, and common ownership, garden city experiments often lacked lasting economic diversity, affordable housing for lower-wage workers, and financial support from traditional investors due to the specific financial model.

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Economic Diversity Issues

Garden city plans struggled to attract businesses that would create jobs for lower-wage workers, leading to limited employment choices.

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Housing Affordability Problems

Despite affordability goals, garden city housing costs often rose, making it difficult for low-income workers to live there

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Financial Model Shortcomings

Garden city financial models relied on cooperative funding and community ownership, which made it unattractive to traditional investors and banks.

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Limited Investor Interest

Traditional investors and banks were not interested in the garden city's cooperative financial model.

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Lack of Economic Opportunities

Garden cities often didn't attract a sufficient number of varied businesses that offered jobs for people with lower wages.

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Affluent Resident Attraction

Garden cities tended to attract more affluent residents, thereby widening the economic gap.

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Unmet Goals of Garden Cities

The experimental garden city communities ultimately fell short in their original goal of creating inclusive communities that provided economic opportunities and affordable housing for all.

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Chandigarh's Social Challenges

Despite its architectural renown, Chandigarh faced significant social issues, failing to meet the needs of its residents, especially marginalized groups.

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Chandigarh as Incubator

Hall and Sarin's idea that Chandigarh inadvertently fostered poverty and inequality due to its rigid design.

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Zoning Approach

Chandigarh's separation of residential, business, and industrial areas.

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Limited Access to Housing/Jobs

Chandigarh's zoning approach made it hard for lower-income people to find affordable housing and jobs in the local area.

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Le Corbusier's Focus

Le Corbusier prioritized aesthetic and functional design over the needs of society.

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Social Inclusivity

Considering the needs of all groups within a community when designing something.

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Lack of Understanding

Le Corbusier's approach to urban planning was criticized for a disconnection from the real-world experiences of people living in the city.

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Urban Inequality

Chandigarh's contrasting areas with wealthier and poorer neighborhoods creating disparity.

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Le Corbusier's Machine City

Le Corbusier designed cities as functional machines, ignoring personal lifestyles and cultural values.

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Jane Jacobs's Idea

Cities should reflect the daily life and habits of their residents, including spontaneous interaction and mixed-use spaces

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Chandigarh's Design Issues

Chandigarh's strict separation of functions and inflexible design hindered community interaction & everyday life.

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Urban Lifestyle Needs

Cities should accommodate different lifestyles, social relations and local traditions for residents to feel connected.

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Human-Centric City Design

A city's design should consider local lives, habits, and community interactions for a thriving environment.

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Social Interaction

The informal connections and interactions between people within a city's environment.

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Mixed-Use Environments

Areas with a combination of residential, commercial, and cultural spaces to promote a diverse community

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Lack of Spontaneous Life

The absence of unplanned, organic, and informal interactions found in communities.

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Urban Sprawl's Impact

Urban sprawl leads to increased land use per housing unit, causing land fragmentation and impacting natural habitats, agricultural productivity, public services, and open spaces.

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Sustainability Challenges

Urban sprawl presents challenges to sustainability by disrupting ecosystems, reducing agricultural efficiency, and increasing public service costs.

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Adverse Health Effects

Studies show that residents in sprawling areas experience lower levels of physical activity, higher weights, and increased hypertension compared to residents of compact urban areas.

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Complex Urban Development

Sustainable urban development requires a nuanced understanding of urban complexities that universal rules and standards can't adequately address.

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Land Fragmentation

The division of land into smaller, unusable portions, as a result of decentralization.

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Decentralization

Shifting of populations from concentrated urban centers to suburban and rural areas.

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Public Health Impacts

The negative effects of urban sprawl on the health of inhabitants.

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Utopian Urbanism Limitations

Idealistic visions for city design, like those of certain architects, face limitations because they often fail to account for the multifaceted nature of urban life.

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Dholera's Smart City Issues

Dholera's smart city development suffered due to a lack of consideration for local culture and top-down decision-making, leading to benefits for a select few and neglecting principles of equality.

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Songdo IBD

A new business district in Incheon, South Korea, built on reclaimed land and designed to showcase smart city capabilities.

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Smart City Collaboration

Songdo's development involved cooperation between developers, investors, the government, and technology partners.

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Technocratic Governance

A mode of governance focused on technology and efficiency, often at the expense of social considerations.

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Broadacre City

A utopian vision for a suburban America, designed around automobile access.

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Ubiquitous Computing

The idea that computing devices and networks are present everywhere, integrated seamlessly into daily life.

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Cisco's Involvement

Cisco, as a technology partner, sought to gain market leadership in the smart city space through Songdo.

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Potential of Ubiquitous Computing

Songdo aimed to use ubiquitous computing to transform a Korean metropolis.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course title: Understanding and Managing Smart Cities
  • Course code: BDE3135
  • Instructor: Dr. Ramy Ahmed Fathy
  • Department: Digital & Sustainable Business Economics
  • College: College of Management & Technology, Cairo

Chapter 2: Historical Perspective of Smart Cities

  • Agenda Topics:

    • Urban Utopias
    • The Smart City Approach
    • Sustainable Communities: The Ultimate Goal

  • Utopian Visions

    • Historical examples exist of dreaming about future cities and innovative schemes to address sustainability issues
    • These visions can be unrealistic and misrepresent reality due to relying heavily on stereotypes.

  • Plato's Utopia

    • Plato's approach to societal organization was totalitarian
    • Divided society into classes (rulers, warriors, producers) for the city to thrive
    • Focused on discipline, obedience, and control over individuals.
    • Vision of the city was based on principles relating to an historical era, where conflict is inevitable

  • Thomas More's Utopia

    • A fictional island society, conceived in the early 16th century
    • Proposed a social structure with common ownership in order to combat oppression

  • Edward Bellamy

    • Proposed a utopian society 300 years after More's Utopia
    • Focused on the stresses of the 19th-century industrial society in the US, encompassing class conflict, frontier issues, and anti-immigrant xenophobia
    • His utopia aimed to address poverty and inequality using a non-competitive economic system with universal employment and equality.

  • Garden City Movement

    • Proposed by Ebenezer Howard, in reaction to urban issues such as overpopulation and pollution
    • Vision for compact towns surrounded by greenbelts combining both city and countryside features.
    • Believed this would lead to a more sustainable way of living and end urban poverty
    • Key concern: sustainable urban planning policies
    • Challenges in implementation: financial burdens and difficulties attracting investments in the banking sector
    • Other challenges include supporting low-wage workers, lack of economic diversity and difficulty in scaling across large urban areas

  • The Radiant City (Le Corbusier)

    • Le Corbusier's theory of a master plan for future cities based on strict discipline and control
    • Saw standardization as a key to progress and urban renewal
    • City was envisioned as a machine-like structure with functionally-defined sectors for different uses:
      • Housing (high-density, separated by income)
      • Industry and factories
      • Government buildings, hotels and embassies
      • Transportation hubs and parking
    • Critical analysis:
      • Overlooked human lifestyle habits and local needs
      • Didn't account for the diversity of the population
      • Led to significant social challenges and ultimately failed to meet the needs of its residents

  • Decentralized Urbanity (Wright)

    • Frank Lloyd Wright's approach to designing cities as decentralized, focusing on the harmonious relationship between human beings and the natural environment
    • His vision rejected big centralized cities and favored a system where individuals live in independent rural homes and settlements connected by technology

  • The Smart City Approach: A New Utopia?

    • A growing concern is that this approach is controlling human behavior through technology and corporate interests
    • Has similarities with other previous utopian plans
    • Raises questions about the balance between technology, equity, sustainability and practicality
    • Important to consider the social, economic and historical context of the cities involved

  • Sustainable Communities: The Ultimate Goal.

    • Implementing sustainable solutions as opposed to techno-fixes
    • Focus on building inclusive communities rather than just technological solutions.

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