30 episodes

At the beginning of the 21st century, more than half the world’s population live in cities. Issues about governance, intensification of social relationships, the impact of globalisation, and the way green spaces are utilised become ever more pressing concerns. The tracks on this album explore some of the challenges faced across the world as citizens and administrators adapt to ever increasing pressures on city spaces and resources. The material forms part of the course DD304, Understanding Cities.

Understanding Cities - Audio The Open University

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At the beginning of the 21st century, more than half the world’s population live in cities. Issues about governance, intensification of social relationships, the impact of globalisation, and the way green spaces are utilised become ever more pressing concerns. The tracks on this album explore some of the challenges faced across the world as citizens and administrators adapt to ever increasing pressures on city spaces and resources. The material forms part of the course DD304, Understanding Cities.

    Understanding Cities

    Understanding Cities

    A short introduction to this album.

    • 48 sec
    Transcript -- Understanding Cities

    Transcript -- Understanding Cities

    A short introduction to this album.

    Nature Spaces

    Nature Spaces

    An allotment in Handsworth, Birmingham as an example of a nature space. Allotment holders talk about the ecological, sociological and community benefits of allotments.

    • 7 min
    Transcript -- Nature Spaces

    Transcript -- Nature Spaces

    An allotment in Handsworth, Birmingham as an example of a nature space. Allotment holders talk about the ecological, sociological and community benefits of allotments.

    Shared Spaces

    Shared Spaces

    Some problems that can arise from differing viewpoints emerging in a shared community space, and possible threats to such spaces.

    • 6 min
    Transcript -- Shared Spaces

    Transcript -- Shared Spaces

    Some problems that can arise from differing viewpoints emerging in a shared community space, and possible threats to such spaces.

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