Global Cities Flashcards
(27 cards)
highly globalized and competitive metropolitan economies
Global Cities
A global city serves as an important focal point
Sassen 1994
A global city pertains to an urban centre
Brenner 1998
It emanates from the idea that globalization is created, facilitated & enacted
Smith 2003
A Global City, a.k.a “alpha city” or “world center” is a city regarded as a primary node
Alderson & Beckfield 2004
houses the biggest capital markets and has riches, power, and influence over other nations
Global City
a metropolis that connects the other regions of the world that are seen as global
Global City
Characteristics of a Global City
(ECPIGIQ)
Economic importance
Cultural diversity
Political and institutional importance
Infrastructure
Global connectivity
Innovation and knowledge creation
Quality of life
Global cities are centers of economic activity
Economic importance
Global cities are often multicultural, with diverse populations
Cultural diversity
Global cities are often centers of political power, with strong local governments and international institutions
Political and institutional importance
Global cities have advanced infrastructure, including efficient transportation systems, modern telecommunications networks, and state-of-the-art buildings and public spaces
Infrastructure
Global cities are well-connected to the rest of the world
Global connectivity
Global cities are often hubs of innovation and knowledge creation, with leading universities, research institutions, and technology companies.
Innovation and knowledge creation
Global cities provide a high quality of life for their residents, with good healthcare, education, housing, and other social services.
Quality of life
measures how globally engaged cities are across five dimensions
Global Cities Index (GCI)
a projection of a city’s potential based on rate of change in 13 indicators across four dimensions: personal well-being, economics, innovation, and governance.
Global Cities Outlook (GCO)
3 Fundamental Challenges
(ECT)
Economic Recession
Climate Change and Extreme Weather
Threats to Individual Well-Being
5 Strategic Imperatives:
(WEEAI)
- Win in the competition for global talent
- Embrace the rapidly growing digital economy
- Ensure economic resilience by balancing global and local resources
- Adapt in the face of climate change
- Invest in individual and community well-being
a primary node in the global economic network
Global City
Another term for Global City
Alpha City or World Center
TRUE or FALSE
A global city houses the biggest capital markets and has riches, power, and influence over other nations
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
A global city does not have any influence on society, and the global economy
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
A global city is also known as an alpha city or world center
TRUE
