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Cities
by Hold That Thought
In 1900, only 14% of the world’s population lived in cities. Just over a century later in 2008, the United Nations reported that over half of the world’s population was living in urban environments. By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities. How has this shift come about, and in what ways will expanding urbanization affect our world? In this series, our experts examine urban economics, the social implications of architecture, the rise of the ancient metropolis, and more. Join us as we take a closer look at the past, present, and future of cities.
Episodes
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Last House Standing
Between 1950 and 2000, some 60% of the built environment in St. Louis's Old North neighborhood was demolished, and the majority of its residents left the area. Abandoned buildings have fallen into disrepair, but should they remain standing? If the last houses on a block are torn down, leaving...
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A Tale of Dual Cities
Cities are often synonymous with modernity, but what exactly does modernity look like? In cities with a colonial history, such as Algiers and Cairo, often there are two city centers, two hearts: one with narrow alleys and courtyards, the other with broad boulevards and European-style storefronts....
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City of the Big Shoulders, Part II
As the face of Chicago changed during industrialization, so too did its workforce. The city had become a bustling metropolis, but at what cost? Dangerous working conditions prompted the rise of organized labor and a progressive movement, championed by social reformers like Jane Addams and…
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City of the Big Shoulders
During the late 1800s, industrialization transformed cities across the United States. Things most of us take for granted, like sanitation, skyscrapers, and window shopping, were just starting to enter urban life. What did cities look like during this time of rapid growth and change? What was it...
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Cahokia: Ancient City
At its peak around 1200 CE, the ancient Mississippian settlement of Cahokia stretched nearly six square miles, from what is now East St. Louis, Missouri, to Collinsville, Illinois, and included around 120 man-made earthen mounds. It was as large, or larger, than any European city of that time…
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What's in a Commute?
Whether it takes five minutes or an hour, commuting to and from work is an essential part of most people's daily lives. But how do commuting costs, whether in time or money, influence the structure and the formation of cities? Join Marcus Berliant, professor of economics at Washington University…
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Mapping the City
Cities have individual identities, but many of them face similar problems, including unequal access to education, employment, and health services. Often, the solutions to these issues are as complex as their causes. Dr. William Tate, chair of the department of Education at Washington University…
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Design as a Social Act
At its construction in St. Louis in 1951, Pruitt-Igoe was hailed as a model for future public housing efforts, but within two decades the area had decayed into an impoverished, crime-ridden neighborhood. By 1976, the entire complex was demolished. What caused this housing project to fail so...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In 1900, only 14% of the world’s population lived in cities. Just over a century later in 2008, the United Nations reported that over half of the world’s population was living in urban environments. By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities. How has this shift come about, and in what ways will expanding urbanization affect our world? In this series, our experts examine urban economics, the social implications of architecture, the rise of the ancient metropolis, and more. Join us as we take a closer look at the past, present, and future of cities.
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Hold That Thought
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