GEOG 2220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Renwal, Political Boss, Starchitect
1 Feb 2016
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Properties of a city: proximity, reproduction, capitalization, How has canada"s urban system changed over time. How do we deal with slow growth. Socio-spatial polarization: division between wealth and poverty. Urban hinter world; extend within regions into different parts of the world to establish connections and cartograms. How is it a critique of the global city hypothesis. Process of urban development and actors involved. Transform urban landscapes through architecture and design. Starchitecture: iconic landmarks developed by celebrity architects, which is a neologism by combining two words to create a new concept. It gives power to architects in becoming the dominant shape makers who are highly gendered and produce extravagant architecture that don"t cater to local needs. Power of the creative class and resistance. Urban bossism; branding and marketing places; seeking to imagine them. Traditional versus non traditional planning; how has it. How do we push back on nimbism. Planning for fast urban growth; instant development.
