2.3.3.2 urban forms continued

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What are town centre mixed developments?
these are areas where land use is mixed - luxury flats, offices, shops etc are all located there so residential, commercial and leisure uses are combined.
Developments are planned by local councils, often with private investment. The aim is to attract peo
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What are cultural heritage quarters?
these areas focus on the history or character of a city.
Such areas are often home to theatres, galleries and historical buildings.
they are often developed by local councils to regenerate former industrial areas. This leads to many opportunities.
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What are fortress developments?
These are developments for residential or retail use with lots of security, such as CCTV, guards and high walls. These are usually located in suburban areas.
Only rich people can afford them.
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What are gentrified areas?
wealthier people move into rundown inner city areas and regenerate them by improving houses.
Poorer residents may be displaced as the cost of living increases.
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what are edge cities?
areas of offices, shops and leisure facilities that develop close to major transport links. Land is cheaper there.
Edge cities developed between the 50s-60s as car ownership has increased.
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What are post-modern western city?
cities in developed countries that are moving away from uniformity in architecture and from clear-cut patterns of land use.
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what are some characteristics of post modern western cities?
multiple centres with different purposes (e.g. retail, heritage) rather than a single centre.
A focus on tertiary and quaternary industry instead of secondary.
less uniform architecture - different styles.
planning prioritises aesthetics over practical us
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How does London show elements of post-modernism?
buildings such as the Gherkin are example of post-modern architecture.
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Such areas are often home to theatres, galleries and historical buildings.
they are often developed by local councils to regenerate former industrial areas. This leads to many opportunities.

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