GGRA03H3 Lecture Notes - Urban Geography, New Approach, Ecological Footprint
Document Summary
Cities are a detailed record of urban values, ideas and choices. Hydraulic theory: control over water is essential, early cities were often established at key river locations. Economic theory: most important- raw materials, sources, transports, rich hinterland. Key concept 3-all cities share certain common qualities (urban forms) Spatiality and differentiation between cities is primary topic of urban geography. Walls, water supply, infrastructure, streets and movements, private and public places key concept 4- urban forn is the spatial arrangement of cities. Cities are differentform from rural, nature and wilderness. Key concept 5- conceptual separation of city and country/nature is an oversimplification. Cities are always linked to surrounding rural, agricultural. Industrial revolution: 4 main changes: technology and productive capacity, new energy sources, increased wealth, urbanizations. Rural to urban migration. much larger city populations: increase role of capitalism in structuring economic and social affairs. More efficient iron/ steel smelting -> reduced prices. Shipping costs dropped -> global market and efficient producers.
