few years ago, appeared at the news that the world's population living in cities has exceeded for the first time in history that lives in the countryside (or out of towns), a story that can leave many indifferent, but human view in the historical context is very important.
In fact, the history of urban diventa "interessante" solo dopo la rivoluzione industriale del 1700, anche perché prima le città erano di ridotte dimensione, con interventi pubblici ridotti al minimo come qualche strada importante e qualche edificio pubblico, mentre il resto era lasciato alla casualità e all'iniziativa privata. D'altronde la città era un luogo di scambi commerciali e di attività artigianali, così come andò sviluppandosi nel medioevo, mentre la maggioranza della popolazione viveva di agricoltura che fino a pochi anni fa era ancora la principale attività umana nel mondo.
L'inurbamento avvenuto in questi anni quindi, come accadde nel '700 con la rivoluzione industriale e poi ancora dopo la seconda guerra mondiale in occidente, è then associated with the net change in human activities, from agriculture to industry and service sectors, and it will affect all those who very closely involved in planning because resurface with greater intensity and complexity, the problems that have for centuries past have concerned the phenomena of strong urbanization.
It 'obvious that the whole planning was developed to manage the large population density and it is these challenges that have also produced the best results.
But the city is the best place to live?
In light of the news reported above seems to be an interesting problem, as though, like it or not, urbanization is a reality done. Actually make these urban agglomerations a better place not only remains an option but at this point becomes a priority.
History teaches us that whenever there has been a trend away from farming and moved to large cities have had problems with density (social conflicts, lack of hygiene and lowering the quality of life of the lower classes) that have imposed a land use planning. And every time there was who has invented a nostalgic return to the campaign "experiments such as the" garden city "(mostly by Howard, Unwyn and Mumford) and then developed in the vast suburban Second World War. These experiments, though widespread, have shown great problems, especially security and lack of public services, in fact impossible and uneconomical to low density and are now being increasingly abandoned by those who can afford something better.
L'inurbamento avvenuto in questi anni quindi, come accadde nel '700 con la rivoluzione industriale e poi ancora dopo la seconda guerra mondiale in occidente, è then associated with the net change in human activities, from agriculture to industry and service sectors, and it will affect all those who very closely involved in planning because resurface with greater intensity and complexity, the problems that have for centuries past have concerned the phenomena of strong urbanization.
It 'obvious that the whole planning was developed to manage the large population density and it is these challenges that have also produced the best results.
But the city is the best place to live?
In light of the news reported above seems to be an interesting problem, as though, like it or not, urbanization is a reality done. Actually make these urban agglomerations a better place not only remains an option but at this point becomes a priority.
History teaches us that whenever there has been a trend away from farming and moved to large cities have had problems with density (social conflicts, lack of hygiene and lowering the quality of life of the lower classes) that have imposed a land use planning. And every time there was who has invented a nostalgic return to the campaign "experiments such as the" garden city "(mostly by Howard, Unwyn and Mumford) and then developed in the vast suburban Second World War. These experiments, though widespread, have shown great problems, especially security and lack of public services, in fact impossible and uneconomical to low density and are now being increasingly abandoned by those who can afford something better.
The city however, despite all its problems, but seems to be a successful model, capable of attracting millions of people and especially able to evolve and change according to the new and growing needs of the people. It 's true that there are cities with big problems and that not all cities of the West are a place visible and able to guarantee a certain quality of life, but in hindsight it is in cities that also have historically home ideas, not just the trends and fashion, but above all the art and technological change, and it becomes clear when one considers that only where there is a sufficiently high density can develop an exchange of views and knowledge. The city seems to then assume the role of hub of social, economic, cultural, artistic and production company, in other words it is in cities that human progress. The news mentioned above is therefore not surprising that context means the city as normal and natural evolution of social life of humans. The city represents the most exciting place for individuals, a place where people meet, exchange ideas and cultures, not just the place to live and work.
certainly do not need a Ph.D. to figure out how in our society living in the country is more related to stereotypes of a healthy and comfortable life to a real quality of life. Those who live outside the city becomes increasingly a slave no car only for work but also to get any business, given the lack of public transport (it seems impossible, but in cities like London or New York most of the population has no owned a car ... I do not need it), and this produces large fuel consumption and high maintenance costs.
certainly do not need a Ph.D. to figure out how in our society living in the country is more related to stereotypes of a healthy and comfortable life to a real quality of life. Those who live outside the city becomes increasingly a slave no car only for work but also to get any business, given the lack of public transport (it seems impossible, but in cities like London or New York most of the population has no owned a car ... I do not need it), and this produces large fuel consumption and high maintenance costs.
The inability to quickly reach public places, meet people every day and tighten as social relations, to have a short distance of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues, sports facilities and places of work or education are all factors that greatly lowers the quality of life, not only objective but also perceived by the people.
end of the scale, however, many bring peace and environmental quality but today è sempre più relativa al luogo in questione. Per facilitare gli spostamenti spesso le case vengono costruite vicino a strade extraurbane ad alta percorrenza, con alta quantità di traffico e di rumore, e paradossalmente i centri storici, sempre più spesso vietati o parzialmente interdetti al traffico, diventano più tranquilli. Inoltre le tecnologie di riduzione delle emissioni e le politiche intraprese da molte città europee per aumentare il verde e ridurre l'inquinamento hanno fatto delle più efficienti metropoli dei luoghi in cui l'aria è pulita e la qualità ambientale è notevolmente migliorata.
La campagna rimane comunque un luogo piacevole in cui trascorrere una vacanza o il proprio tempo libero, ma oggettivamente la everyday social life is much better in a lively and efficient. The challenge is rather to make better and better sanitation and the urban context where there are problems, rather than going to isolate in the country, which, in light of recent news reports, are increasingly insecure places (in house theft by a band of Union are always growing).
end of the scale, however, many bring peace and environmental quality but today è sempre più relativa al luogo in questione. Per facilitare gli spostamenti spesso le case vengono costruite vicino a strade extraurbane ad alta percorrenza, con alta quantità di traffico e di rumore, e paradossalmente i centri storici, sempre più spesso vietati o parzialmente interdetti al traffico, diventano più tranquilli. Inoltre le tecnologie di riduzione delle emissioni e le politiche intraprese da molte città europee per aumentare il verde e ridurre l'inquinamento hanno fatto delle più efficienti metropoli dei luoghi in cui l'aria è pulita e la qualità ambientale è notevolmente migliorata.
La campagna rimane comunque un luogo piacevole in cui trascorrere una vacanza o il proprio tempo libero, ma oggettivamente la everyday social life is much better in a lively and efficient. The challenge is rather to make better and better sanitation and the urban context where there are problems, rather than going to isolate in the country, which, in light of recent news reports, are increasingly insecure places (in house theft by a band of Union are always growing).
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