Megalopolis

CRITICAL STUDIES 4 URBAN DESIGN :ASSIGNMENT 1   An urban area is the region surrounding a city. It is very developed and has a higher density and multi-disciplinary activity of shaping and managing the urban environment. It consists of mostly manmade structures such as houses, commercial buildings, roads, bridges, and railways. The design of an urban area is about making the connection between people and spaces. It is also the relationships between the different types of buildings, streets, squares

There is no doubt that the world population is growing and growing rapidly but in order for the world to hold the mass change there is a need for humanity to adapt. According to the UN (United Nations) more than half of humanity today 3.9 billion people in 2014, today over 4 billion lives in urban areas (UN 2014, p. 1).This is a profound shift in the course of one century, or within a single lifetime for some of the longer lived people. Not only is the world’s urban population rapidly increasing

What are the factors behind the rise of Mega Cities, and to what extent are these urban areas sustainable? Megacities, defined by population, have at least 10 million inhabitants. In recent years, megacities in the developing world have grown rapidly with little or no planning. As a result, they face cries of infrastructure, poverty and unemployment. The driving force for the rise of megacities is mass urbanisation between rural – urban areas, as well as rates of natural increase that are higher

Cities are the heart of America. They are where people live, work, and play. Cities are where government is closest to the people and where real change is happening. To secure the ongoing prosperity and wellbeing of communities, we must assure that cities meet the needs of current and future generations by fixing the problems within the city. The basis of a sustainable future must also ensure that economic growth can be sustained and increased without compromising the natural environment’s quality

Throughout the centuries humans have seen cities rise and fall; each one had its own unique style and charm. Although no city is completely alike, they all have one thing in common: the elements that create them. Without these components, cities would not be successful and they would not foster memorable urban experiences. The main critical elements that are essential when designing a spatially rich urban condition are density, street, hierarchy, urban edge, streetwall and facades, and public/urban

In Regards to Tyrone Tyrone is not a city in fact it is far from it. Living in Tyrone means everyone knows everyone, you better at least eat Jenos once a week and you must know every world to Tyrone by Jason Gold. Living here as done so much more for me than just shaping where I eat who I know and what I listen to, this town has shaped my life and has made me who I am today. In what city is there ever going to be a Jeep squad? A club made solely around going out and getting your vehicle muddy

Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself and others The view from atop of Vernon Hill, a low-income neighborhood in Worcester, MA, is reflective both of my lineage and of my current identity with aspirational academic and career goals. As Irish immigrants seeking a better life for their children, my great-grandparents moved to a three-decker house in this neighborhood. Three generations later, I drive to Worcester

Broken Hill is known to be Australia's long lasting mining city and the economy has indeed a opulent heritage. Its roots in this town is one of the world’s largest mining and exploration companies, BHP Billiton. The early history of another huge mining corporation, Rio Tinto is also associated to Broken Hill. Apart from the utmost isolation, harsh climate and unpleasant laboring conditions, Broken Hill’s distinctively shaped residents are fulfilled with spirit, creativity and resourcefulness. The

(-- removed HTML --) The Forest Hill neighborhood is located in the middle of San Francisco. It's well known for it's beautiful landscaping, and stunning views of the ocean, and the city. The streets in this neighborhood are spacious and wide. Originally, they were designed for use by horse drawn carriages. Since the streets did not fit in with San Francisco's standard streets, the city refused to maintain the streets in this area until 1978. When residents want to venture out, there are many places

2. Chapter 7 presents an overview of Megalopolis, a region many Americans know reasonably well because they have lived there or been exposed to the region through television, movies, and other media. Reflect on the dominance of that region in the economic, political, and cultural life of the nation. New York could be considered the seat of world power. Not only is the World Trade Center located within the city, New York is also home to the United Nations, as well as the American Stock Exchange