The concept of the post-modern western city
The post-modern western city describes how cities like London or Los Angeles no longer have one dominant centre. Instead, they contain multiple, fragmented zones — each with its own character, function and identity.
Real World
Los Angeles exemplifies the post-modern city: it has no single dominant CBD, instead containing multiple nodes — downtown LA, Century City, Santa Monica — each with distinct functions and identities existing simultaneously.
Exam Focus
Use the term 'fragmentation' when describing post-modern urban structure; it signals conceptual understanding to the examiner.
Essay Framework
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