Why is it important to tackle the global cities in contemporary world?

interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border
trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information

Beautiful lights of Tokyo

Experience the rich culture of London

Experience the beauty of life in the famous city of New York

First, we will talk about her

Siaskia Sassen

Siaskia Sassen identified the global cities in four ways

Other terms for global city are alpha city and world city

Global city VERSUS mega city

- over 10 million population

WHY GLOBAL CITIES CAME INTO EXISTENCE?

- Centralization of mass production

All mass productions are centralized at one place
- Emerge of networks
the more networks that a city had the more role of the city could be diversified.
If the concept of network is occurring in a city, the globalization will emerge and dito
na papasok ang mga transnational corporation. The establishment of transnational
corporation sa isang city ay isang tinitignan na parameter to measure the globality
of a city.

Economic power

- New York city may have the largest stock market

- Tokyo had the greatest number of headquarters
- While Shang Hai may have smaller stock market than New York and Tokyo but the play a critical
role in world economic supply chain for they became as the manufacturing center of the world.
- The United States, for instance, imports about two-thirds of its oil from foreign sources and is
thus vulnerable to oil exporters as a group (although not to any one country). But what is
 sometimes forgotten is that sellers need markets. If the United States were to significantly
reduce its appetite for foreign oil, it would gain relative economic power over these suppliers.
Persuading others to establish a "consumer cartel," as some have suggested, would have an
even greater effect on the balance of economic power.

Economic opportunities

- More businesses more opportunities for the skilled workers.

- Global cities will give livelihood to the community around her
- Silicon Valley, located in the South San Francisco Bay Area of California, is a global center of
technological innovation. Named for the main material in computer microprocessors, Silicon
Valley is home to dozens of major technology, software, and internet companies.

Economic competitiveness

- When we say economic competitiveness, it is the ability of a business or country to compete to

international markets (Jollibee)
- Striving for the competitiveness is striving for rising prosperity
- Global cities are center of economic competitiveness because of the different international
products that are located in one place.
- The EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) has added some criteria to rank the countries like…
CRITERIA IN MARKET SIZE
- PURCHASING POWER OF CITIZENS
- SIZE OF THE MIDDLE CLASS; AND
- POTENTIAL GROWTH
- These are “basic requirements” which comprise institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic
environment and health and primary education.

Center of Authorities

- Global cities are also center of authorities

- Washington DC may not as wealthy as New York but it is the house of the American state power.
Major landmarks are also located there, such as, white house, Lincoln park etc.

Political Influence

- Cities that have major international organization may also be considered as centers of political
influence.
- For example the headquarters of UN is in New York City, The European Union is in Russels,
Belgium, and the headquarter of ASEAN is located in Jakarta, Indonesia

Center of high learning and culture

- Global cities have sport centers, museum, theater, big schools

- culture is one of important businesses in a city that provides many tourist attractions.
- A culture may not necessarily mean the traditions and values in that particular city but also the
art, food and architecture.
Global cities offer a lot of opportunities. That is why majority of our population are now going to these
cities for economic opportunity. But global cities also have disadvantages and challenges.

Sites of great inequality and poverty. (explain)

Environmental degradation (explain) – energy, waste materials.

Sites for great terrorist attack (explain) – high population and symbolizes the role of globalization which
terrorist despise.

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so, please stow your  carry-on luggage  underneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin. Please
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The world improves and building more infrastructure and these creates more opportunity and
challenges and it was also predicted that in 2050 more than 65% of the world population will live in
urban areas so if you have given a chance to live in a global city what global city would you like to live in.

These are the top 10 global cities of the world according to EIU data

- South Australia's capital city of Adelaide is known for its festivals, incredible food and premium
wine regions just a short drive from the centre of town.

- the happiest city in the world, Copenhagen is a unique city, characterized by its canals, cycling
culture, strong economy, and happy locals. It is actually known as being the happiest city in the
world, due to its shorter workdays, free college tuition, more vacation days, and levels of
personal interaction.

- Toronto is known for its many skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the tallest free-
standing structure in the Western Hemisphere, the CN Tower.

- Tokyo is famous for Anime, electronics, manga, and video games. Akihabara is the epicenter if it
all. It becomes a jungle of electric lights and colors at night, providing a sensory overload for
visitors. Getting lost, window shopping, and photography are top activities

- Because of its proximity to both mountains and ocean, Vancouver is famous for offering every
kind of outdoor sport and adventure, from skiing and snow sports in the winter to kayaking and
water sports in the summer, and hiking, camping, and biking year-round. Also fishing, scenic golf
courses, and mountain ziplining!
 - Experience the Calgary Stampede and it features the largest rodeo in the world, Calgary is
Canada’s sunniest city, with 333 average sunshine days per year. SO ENJOY BOTH
SUNRISE AND SUNSET OF THE CITY.

- Osaka is known as the “Nation's Kitchen,” and is well known for delicious foods such as takoyaki
and okonomiyaki. The most famous food district in Osaka is Dotonbori.

- Sydney is a vibrant city known for its yacht-studded harbour, superb beaches and the iconic
Opera House with its towering sail structure. Once a British colony of exiled convicts, Sydney has
grown into Australia's most diverse and cosmopolitan city with an exciting food, arts and
entertainment scene.

- The city is known for its many laneways, its cultural diversity, excellent dining options for all
budgets, and amazing street art. It's also known for being the coffee capital of the world, and for
being regularly voted as the world's most livable city

- Austria's Imperial capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern
architecture. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine
taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

References:

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saskia_Sassen?fbclid=IwAR00tYUSZSBZPSpJ-
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