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What statements are made in architecture and urban design to promote the image of Paris as a world c
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What statements are made in architecture and urban design to promote the image of Paris as a world c In 1915 an innovative scholar of city and regional planning, Patrick Geddes, used the term 'world cities' to describe "the great cities in which a disproportionate part of the worlds most important business is conducted" (Hall, 1984, p1). With the French economy now amongst the top few economies in the world, the nationally dominant Ile-de-France region, of which Paris is the heart, has recently gained international significance. Consequently, Paris is undoubtedly a world city. But how has this position been reflected in the architecture of the city? And what urban designs have been utilised to promote this prestigious image further? ARCHITECTURE Architecturally, Paris is a feast for the eyes. The preservation of a host of magnificient historic buildings such as the Louvre, the Palais Royal, the Palais de Justice etc is a testimony of Paris'...
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