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.
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Transcript -- Understanding Cities
A short introduction to this album.
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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.
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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.
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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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Transcript -- Shared Spaces
Some problems that can arise from differing viewpoints emerging in a shared community space, and possible threats to such spaces.