Many “immigrant” familes live in the poor suburbs. Most young people are French citizens. Across France, “immigrant” rage spread in major cities with rioting in 2005.

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In order to limit urban sprawl, European cities have created “greenbelts” between the cities and in cities. How could this relate to cities like Detroit?

Latin American cities (and most colonial cities) integrate their past with the present. The design and layout of the city was developed hundreds of years ago. Many of the zones in the city radiate from a central core in a “spine” formation. 1: commercial business district 2.Market 3: Industrial district 4: high income residences 5.Zone of maturity 6.Zone of situ accretion (mixed) 7: squatter districts/favelas, barrios 8. Gentrification Cities are laid out with the cbd as the” hub.” Travel from one area to another requires moving through the hub. Disamenity sector: high crime and no city services

Latin American (and most LDC) cities are often ringed by slums. These are the people from the countryside that came to the city to find work. Often called “squatter settlements.” LDC cities have a growing population rate due to two factors:

Brazilian cities have slums called “favelas” that literally are built up the side of a hill. These are crime ridden, drug infested areas that the police often avoid. These are viable communities for millions – they have no choice.

Major metropolises 1.Brazil a.Sao Paulo b.Rio de Janeiro 2.Argentina a.Buenos Aires 3.Peru a. Lima 4.Colombia a.Bogota 5.Chile a.Santiago 6.Venezuela a. Caracas  Argentina85% Chile85% Uruguay85% Brazil76% Venezuela86% Colombia71% Which is the only “LDC continent” that has a largely urban population?

Economic development has made many Asian cities prosperous. Most are built on the coast and are built for trade with the ports playing an important role in their development. These cities often have special economic zones (sez’s) that provide inexpensive access to markets. Note how growth extends out from the port. Shanghai, Singapore

In only fifty years, Singapore has become an MDC, spurred on by their location and export markets. Because many have only bloomed in the recent past, they are “new” cities with a growing infrastructure. Special “SEZ” areas

Singapore’s success is based on location on the trade routes and a strong government.

Islamic cities are found in the Middle East and parts of Indonesia. The focal point of these cities is a Mosque.

The focal point of the cities is religion itself. Streets are characterized as narrow and crooked.

One of the most recognizable Muslim cities in the world is? Dubai

African cities are the fastest growing urban regions in the world. The focus of the city is the colonial core. Cities show both a colonial cbd and a traditional cbd. Note the market areas near downtown

African cities suffer from poor infrastructure and lack adequate transportation systems.

The market or bazaar is the center of importance for many people. Many market places can take up city blocks. This is part of the informal economy. end