City of Men

migration of people from rural to urban areas in China generated due to the development of market economy. Millions of rural laborers moved to cities, especially to eastern coastal cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai where economy reform first took place, in order to seek better jobs with higher income. (Hongwei Hu et al., 2014) By 2008, 225 million migrants work in cities in China, which accounted for approximately 20% of the total labour force in China. (Fang Lai et al., 2013) And this number is…

more for energy each year than rural family’s, but, each individual urban family actually spends about $200-$400 less. “Most Americans live in urban areas, form huge hot spots of energy consumption. But while rural residents use less energy overall, cities are often slicker about it.” (Urban or Rural: Which is More Energy Efficient?) However, the majority of the overconsumption does still comes from urban areas. “The United States, with less than 5 % of the global population, uses about a…

There are many different systems in each country around the world, some of which were created to benefit the economy as a whole while some others were created to benefit some specific classes or individuals. Hukou system in China or household registration system in the country was created to prevent exodus from the rural areas to the urban areas just for the sake of better living standard, and job opportunities. The system was created in 1958 after the victory of Chairman Mao revolution since…

Louv. Richard Louv mentioned various developments of eco villages in European countries that were described in Timothy Beatley 's book, Green Urbanism: Learning from European Cities. Beatley mentions cities such as Sweden, Zurich, and the Netherlands. Europeans have successfully applied the idea of eco villages to their cities. According to Timothy Beatley, in Sweden homes are built on pillars to minimize the impact on nature and look like they are floating on air, as well as owning up to 60 of…

as a habitant or a secure place. A city will provide all to satisfy our needs; however, when we want more beyond a natural limit, we are changing the city substantially and making it fatter. The distinction between desires and necessities creates different cities. As Socrates, a character form Plato’s Republic, stated that everyone has their own natural abilities, and needs are fundamental to a city, but our excessive desires will change the simplicity of the city. “Now, the first and greatest…

The Carnival of Venice (Carnevale di Venezia) is a magnificent celebration that takes place in Venice, Italy. This extraordinary parade occurs in the streets of Venice with the center of attention at the St. Mark’s Square and at times, there are additional events such as masquerade balls that take place in the ancient Venetian buildings (Bonadonna, 2017). Socially, this event contains individuals of all ages. Children gather together with their family members, friends and neighbors to celebrate…

Land reclamation refers to the process of recovering land that is damaged and abandoned and making it usable again. There is a need for land reclamation owing to the burgeoning population, inexorably giving rise to the country to provide space for industrial growth, recreation and transport. Spatial constraints are overcome by land reclamation which is key to providing space for the expansion of industries and commercial buildings, recreational facilities as well as houses. The three methods of…

position which create and expand inequalities in availability and accessibility and outcomes of city resources and amenities including public and private health facilities. The present study therefore looks into the nature and extent of health inequities within cities of India. It investigate whether these inequalities are systematic and socially produced and factors that proliferates these inequalities among city dwellers. It attempts to explore the ways and means to reduce these inequalities…

Have you ever imagined your life as perceived in the eyes of others? Do the lives of those who live in major cities tend to move faster, like the hustle and bustle of traffic? What about country folks, do their lives move like a tractor on an old back road? When most people see this house comment on the huge front porch or how massive and exquisite it appears. For me, home is the first thing that rushes to my mind. To countless people this is just an image of a house, but to me there are…

development, and Zebracki examines the perception of the public with reference to several specific public art installments. Public art integrates the location into the art and allows the piece to become a part of the city. Barcelona is a city where public art has become an integral part of the cities culture. Zebraki’s study was an innovative way to explore the impact of public art on members of the public, and to discover how public art has impacted the people. Moments of freedom and Carmela,…