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Developing the Ideal City?

Developing the Ideal City?. Grade 12 Geography. Cities for Protection. A reason that people settled in communities long ago Walled cities No longer useful Walled neighbourhoods however are becoming more popular. Showplace Cities.

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Developing the Ideal City?

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  1. Developing the Ideal City? Grade 12 Geography

  2. Cities for Protection • A reason that people settled in communities long ago • Walled cities • No longer useful • Walled neighbourhoods however are becoming more popular

  3. Showplace Cities • Cities that show of the wealth and power of a country • Originated with ancient rulers who wanted to demonstrate their power and disposable cash • Florence Italy is an example • Modern examples are some national capitals • Washington and Brasilia • Feature beautiful architecture, grand avenues, green spaces and monuments

  4. Showplace Cities

  5. Crime Free Cities • History • Clearing bushes from the sides of roads • Street lamps • Today • Crime prevention through environmental design • Tumbler Ridge BC example

  6. Garden Cities • Early 1900’s Ebenezer Howard in London England • Garden cities are small cities completely independent of a nearby large city. Located out in the country • Would attract city people, and relieve city congestion. • Residents would live and work in their communities and not commute to the large city • Surrounded by farmland and green space that acts as a greenbelt between the big city and the garden city.

  7. Environmentally Sustainable Cities • Is this the ideal city? • More efficient energy use and effective pollution prevention. • Alternative power sources • Using waste heat • Good Public Transit • Diverting waste • Green spaces • Community gardens • Bike lanes • Any more?

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