Urban Restructuring and Global Cities

A set of flashcards covering the outcomes of urban restructuring and the dynamics of global cities as places of conflict.

What are the two significant districts identified in urban restructuring?

The Vertical and The Horizontal.

What is a key conflict present in global cities?

Conflict between old actors (businesses, firms, individuals) and new actors imposing new claims.

What are the implications of global cities becoming places of conflict?

They are experiencing growing inequality, conflicts, and contradictions.

Who are the 'old actors' in the context of urban restructuring?

Businesses, firms, and individuals struggling for recognition and identity.

What do 'new actors' bring to the global cities?

They impose new claims and new identity on the city.

What challenge does the growing share of disadvantaged population in global cities present?

It contributes to increasing inequality and social conflict.