The 24 hour city Cities that never sleep

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The 24 -hour city: “Cities that never sleep” 1 Paris New Orleans Madrid New

The 24 -hour city: “Cities that never sleep” 1 Paris New Orleans Madrid New York Berlin 7 6 5 4 3 2 Cairo Mumbai

The 24 – hour city § Increasingly, large urban centres are developing 24 -

The 24 – hour city § Increasingly, large urban centres are developing 24 - hour rhythms of constant but different activities. § One of the reasons some cities are actively promoting themselves as 24 -hour cities is rebranding of the central area to rid this location of the perception of it as deserted, threatening and unsafe. § Town planners and architects are key players in the creation of “ 24 hour cities” by developing ideas that support and promote the 24 hour city e. g. ü Night bus routes. ü 24 hour underground lines. ü Mc. Donalds and other fast food restaurants open 24 hours. ü 24 hour gyms. ü 24 hour supermarkets.

The 24 hour city… Describe the changes that happen in an urban place in

The 24 hour city… Describe the changes that happen in an urban place in a 24 hour period

London is becoming a 24 hour city For the global city that it is,

London is becoming a 24 hour city For the global city that it is, London has long lagged behind 24 -hour metropolises such as New York and Berlin. Now it is catching up. https: //www. youtube. com/watch ? v=Vqn. GG 9 Es 3 TE

WHY IS LONDON BECOMING A 24 HOUR CITY? 1. Population change London’s population has

WHY IS LONDON BECOMING A 24 HOUR CITY? 1. Population change London’s population has been rising since the mid-1980 s. In particular in the central areas where large numbers of young professional people have taken up residence. Between 2001 and 2011 London’s population grew by 14% overall and by 16% in the inner city. 2. Tourism In 2013 London attracted 44% more tourists than a decade earlier and the proportion of foreign residents, including those from countries with a tradition of latenight merrymaking, such as Spain, has grown. 3. Shift work There is an increasing number of people working shifts. Transport for London reckons half of all night-bus passengers are commuting to or from work.

How is London changing in to a 24 -hour city? Task: Use page 180

How is London changing in to a 24 -hour city? Task: Use page 180 to find 5 pieces of evidence to show planners and architects are promoting the 24 -hour city in London. Think about transport, retail, leisure, fast food and perception of the city. Remember to use statistics to support your reasons.