Modernity came up as a result of increasing industrialism in the late 19th and early 20th century and amidst thoughts that the traditional forms of religion, art, architecture, literature and society were becoming outdated. Its main principle in planning was to improve the problems in society and thus ultimately benefit society as a whole (Hobson, 1999). Gottdiener and Budd (2005) explain these principles as, ‘encouraging the zoning of like functions in to segregated districts’ as well as placing ‘an emphasis on transport corridors, and a preference for high rise skyscraper buildings surrounded by open space’ which is evident in many modern cities such as Melbourne. Post-modernity opposes the homogenous functional zoning and the sharp edges
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When applying this to Melbourne, there are several examples that support this point of view. Firstly, when we look at Plan Melbourne which details the Victorian Government’s planning strategy over the next 40 years, some of the main aims include creating more employment clusters around Melbourne as well as 20 minute neighbourhoods (Victorian Government, 2014). The aim of a 20 minute neighbourhood is to create suburbs where you have access to all your needs such as jobs, schools and shopping within 20 minutes of your doorstep. This is in agreement with the post-modern development of a multinodal structure rather than a single dominant city centre. If done right, these two aims would reduce the congestion found within the city centres and also relieve the problems of pollution and sprawl as people would feel less need to stay near and travel to the city centre. 20 minute neighbourhoods are also another way of encouraging mixed use zones which helps to diversify the area according to post-modernist philosophy. However, in order for these plans to be successful, money has to be spent on infrastructure and services. The different hubs would need to be linked by public transport while they would also need to be provided with the necessary components and land needed for offices, schools and shops. It has to be questioned whether it …show more content…
We have also then explored the differences between the two and how they also apply in regards to urban planning. By analysing the implications in relation to planning we have also discovered that some of them are already present in modern day planning using examples specifically from Melbourne. These implications include a change from ‘master’ planning in to participatory planning, single use zoning changing in to mixed use zones, a multimodal structure rather than a dominant city centre and the change from homogenous skyscrapers to unique and individual structures. Overall, post-modernism can be seen to have a positive effect on urban planning as it encourages positive ideas such as involving more people in to decision making and reducing urban sprawl and should be seen as an improvement over modernism in regards to urban
When applying this to Melbourne, there are several examples that support this point of view. Firstly, when we look at Plan Melbourne which details the Victorian Government’s planning strategy over the next 40 years, some of the main aims include creating more employment clusters around Melbourne as well as 20 minute neighbourhoods (Victorian Government, 2014). The aim of a 20 minute neighbourhood is to create suburbs where you have access to all your needs such as jobs, schools and shopping within 20 minutes of your doorstep. This is in agreement with the post-modern development of a multinodal structure rather than a single dominant city centre. If done right, these two aims would reduce the congestion found within the city centres and also relieve the problems of pollution and sprawl as people would feel less need to stay near and travel to the city centre. 20 minute neighbourhoods are also another way of encouraging mixed use zones which helps to diversify the area according to post-modernist philosophy. However, in order for these plans to be successful, money has to be spent on infrastructure and services. The different hubs would need to be linked by public transport while they would also need to be provided with the necessary components and land needed for offices, schools and shops. It has to be questioned whether it …show more content…
We have also then explored the differences between the two and how they also apply in regards to urban planning. By analysing the implications in relation to planning we have also discovered that some of them are already present in modern day planning using examples specifically from Melbourne. These implications include a change from ‘master’ planning in to participatory planning, single use zoning changing in to mixed use zones, a multimodal structure rather than a dominant city centre and the change from homogenous skyscrapers to unique and individual structures. Overall, post-modernism can be seen to have a positive effect on urban planning as it encourages positive ideas such as involving more people in to decision making and reducing urban sprawl and should be seen as an improvement over modernism in regards to urban