1. Major World Urban Regions

2. A. Anglo America: 1.U.S.: Eastern constriction (older cities, hearth region) vs. Western expansion (newer, faster growing region) 2.Canada: cities are more compact (better mass transportation) *Canadian cities have more immigrants Ex: Vancouver w/ large Asian pop.

3. B.Western Europe: Cities have been affected by: -Ancient Greeks/Romans -Medieval society -the Renaissance -warfare -communism (in E. Europe) Most European urban areas are central cities Social segregation was vertical: Richer people lived on lower floors, poorer in basements or attics

4. C. The Soviet City 1.Centralized planning system 2.“equitable” housing 3.Pre-fabricated residential apartments near public transport

5. D. Cities in the Developing World: 1.Most large cities in LDCs developed by European colonialists (i.e.: Calcutta, Mumbai, Nairobi, Harare, Dakar, Saigon, Jakarta, Shanghai) 2.Rapid population growth in LDCs 3.Green Revolution advances… less farmers… rural-urban migration… hyperurbanization

6. 4.Outsourcing: creates jobs in cities 6.South America: the most rapid & large-scale urbanization process of any region in the world 1900 <10% urban 1950 ~25% urban 2000 ~75% urban

7. Informal economy “Cooking Lady” in Peru Cleaning windshields The Dominican Republic Phone services In Africa Cooking lady in Peru

8. Squatter Settlements 1.Squatter settlements usually found on edges of city Rio favela Durban, South Africa

9. Caracas, Venezuela 90% urban dwellers about 70 % live in squatter settlements

10. Latin American Model: 1.CBDs of L. American cities vibrant & specialized 2.Central plaza with church 3.Wealthiest residents closest to CBD (near major boulevard) outskirts 4.Ongoing construction for the poor on the outskirts ArgentinaArgentina (villas miseria) VenezuelaVenezuela (barrios) BrazilBrazil (favelas) PeruPeru (pueblos jóvenes)

11. Mexico City

12. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil High income households in Rio de Janeiro live in the CBD and in a spine along the ocean. Low-income households often live in peripheral areas.

13. 1. Apartheid: racial segregation 2. Resembles the sector model 3. Downtowns were restricted to whites only 4. Non-whites in peripheral “townships” The Apartheid City:

14. Southeast Asian Cities 1.Often established by Europeans as gateway cities to facilitate trade 2.traditional South Asian cities are based on a bazaar 3.“Port Zone”: CBD