GLOBAL CITIES Flashcards
(34 cards)
A center where people, capital, and ideas from around the world are exchanged. It serves as a place for innovation, creativity, and productivity
global city
According to the SAGE Handbook of Globalization It is the “main physical and geographic playground of globalizing forces.”
GLOBAL CITIES
Survival through hunting and foraging, no surplus.
Hunting and Gathering Society
Planting crops, surplus of goods, social stratification.
Horticultural Society
Relied on herding and domestication of animals for food and clothing, and partly on horticulture.
Pastoral Society
Used more advanced technology to improve food production efficiency, such as the plow and irrigation, and had the capability of producing a huge surplus.
Agricultural Society
Used mechanical, electrical, and fossil-fuel energy for production, which led to an increase in global trade.
Industrial Society
Depended on special knowledge to use technology for societal advancement, marked by the spread of computer industries and internet connection.
Post-industrial Society
It is an evaluation by Japan’s Institute for Urban Strategies, The Mori Memorial Foundation. It ranks global cities based on their “magnetism” in six key areas.
Global Power City Index (GPCI)
Market size, market attractiveness, economic vitality, human capital, business environment, and ease of doing business.
Economy
Academic resources, research background, and innovation.
Research and Development
Trendsetting potential, cultural resources, facilities for visitors, attractiveness to visitors, and international interaction.
Cultural Interaction
Working environment, cost of living, security and safety, well-being, and ease of living.
Livability
Ecology, air quality, and natural environment.
Environment
International transportation network, transportation infrastructure, inner-city transportation services, and traffic convenience.
Accessibility
Economic Significance:
Major financial hubs with a significant impact on the global economy.
Cultural Diversity:
Melting pots of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Advanced Infrastructure:
Well-developed transportation systems, communication networks, and technological advancements.
Global Connectivity:
Highly connected to other cities and regions through extensive air and sea links.
International Events:
Hosts international conferences, events, and summits.
Innovation and Research:
Centers for innovation, research, and development.
Political Influence:
Significant clout at regional, national, and international levels.
High Standard of Living:
Access to amenities, entertainment, and recreational options.
Global Media Presence:
Home to influential media organizations.
Globalized Workforce: Highly skilled and diverse workforce.
characteristics of a global city
High cost of housing.
Long working hours.
Competitive and precarious labor market.
Residential hyper-mobility.
Long commuting times.
Multiculturalism due to diversity of neighbors.
challenges of living in a global city
Financial hubs impacting the global economy.
Economic Significance
Cosmopolitan atmosphere with diverse languages and traditions.
Cultural Diversity
Modern transportation and communication systems.
Advanced Infrastructure
Extensive air and sea links.
Global Connectivity
Hosts of global conferences and summits.
International Events
Centers of research and development.
Innovation and Research
Significant impact on policies and global affairs.
Political Influence
