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What significant period followed the French period in the historical development of Toronto?
What significant period followed the French period in the historical development of Toronto?
- Post-Industrialization
- European Colonization
- National Expansion
- British Period (correct)
How many immigrants did Toronto take in annually for 60 years?
How many immigrants did Toronto take in annually for 60 years?
- 50,000
- 100,000 (correct)
- 150,000
- 200,000
Which street was opened in 1793 and served as a military road leading to northern settlers?
Which street was opened in 1793 and served as a military road leading to northern settlers?
- Queen Street
- Yonge Street (correct)
- Dundas Street
- King Street
What does the name 'Tkaronto' reference in the history of Toronto?
What does the name 'Tkaronto' reference in the history of Toronto?
Which cultural group controlled an area through present-day Ontario and parts of the U.S. Midwest?
Which cultural group controlled an area through present-day Ontario and parts of the U.S. Midwest?
What is a key aspect of urban sustainability?
What is a key aspect of urban sustainability?
Which of the following describes 'unevenness' among cities in Canada?
Which of the following describes 'unevenness' among cities in Canada?
Which of the following best represents the concept of 'uncertainty' for city residents?
Which of the following best represents the concept of 'uncertainty' for city residents?
Which of the following is not one of the six properties to understand the city?
Which of the following is not one of the six properties to understand the city?
What trend did the period after 1975 in Toronto's development indicate?
What trend did the period after 1975 in Toronto's development indicate?
Which of the following factors contributes to social diversity within a city?
Which of the following factors contributes to social diversity within a city?
What role does economic activity play in the concept of cities?
What role does economic activity play in the concept of cities?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Toronto's population distribution?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Toronto's population distribution?
Flashcards
Gentrification
Gentrification
The process of wealthier residents moving into an urban area, often displacing lower-income residents.
Toronto's immigration rate
Toronto's immigration rate
Toronto has absorbed about 100,000 immigrants per year for 60 years, altering its demographic makeup.
Yonge Street
Yonge Street
Opened in 1793, it was a military road named after Sir George Yonge to assist northern settlers.
Tkaronto
Tkaronto
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Iroquoian cultural groups
Iroquoian cultural groups
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Urban Population in Canada
Urban Population in Canada
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Sustainability in Cities
Sustainability in Cities
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Economic Sustainability
Economic Sustainability
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Social Sustainability
Social Sustainability
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Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
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Unevenness Among Cities
Unevenness Among Cities
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Uncertainty for Residents
Uncertainty for Residents
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Six Properties of the City
Six Properties of the City
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Study Notes
Week 2 - Why the City? Why Toronto?
- Over 80% of Canada's population lives in urban spaces
- Toronto is Canada's largest city
Cities: What's So Special About Them?
- Sustainability: Meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs. This includes economic activity, social diversity, and environmental considerations like air, water, and soil quality.
- Unevenness: Cities among Canada vary in factors like land size, population size, economic power, political power, infrastructure, and service availability. Unevenness within a city can be shown by diversity among income level, social status, ethnic background, and social capital.
Uncertainty
- City residents face anxieties about precarious work environments and increasing financial commitments.
- Uncertainty about job security impacts decisions about housing (buying a house), transportation (owning a car), and family planning (starting a family).
- Current market fluctuations make future financial commitments unpredictable.
Additional City Information
- Toronto's growth and development: Various phases of development (e.g., post-1945 to 1975, post-1975 suburban dominance) are marked by different trends including inner-city development, suburban growth, and demographic shifts due to immigration.
- Historical interactions: Relations between European settlers and the indigenous Mississaugas are referenced. Significant periods or impacts are described.
- Immigrant population: Toronto's immigrant population has significantly shaped the city's demography over decades.
- Aboriginal presence: A long history of Aboriginal settlement in the Toronto area is recognized. Their presence and their interactions with European settlers are discussed.
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