THE GLOBAL CITY

The terminology of "global city",

Global City? as opposed to megacity, is
thought to have been first coined
by Saskia Sassen in reference to
London, New York and Tokyo in
her 1991 work The Global City.
They are places with many
important functions in the global
flow of capital. They are also
known as global cities and are
major drivers of globalization.
Saskia Sassen is the author
of the book The Global
City.

She is a Dutch sociologist,

writer and teacher, winner of
the 2013 Prince of Asturias
Prize in Social Sciences .

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What is a global city?
A global city or world
city is a central city
which serves as a center
within a globalized
economic system that
enjoys significant
competitive advantages.

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 Various meanings of Global City
A global city means a large
city of international influence
and character.
A global city (also known as a
power city, world city, alpha
city, or world center) is a city
that serves as a primary node
in the global economic
network.
A city that has
international political influence,
home to multinational
corporations and non-
governmental organizations, in
addition to a globally influential
mass media, and well-
developed communication and
transportation system.
A global city is a
term used to
describe a city that
is considered an
important center
for global
economic,
political, and
cultural activity.
 Attributes of a Global City

1. Economic Power
2. Economic Opportunities
3. Econ. Competitiveness
4. Center of Authority
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Attributes of
a global city 5. Political Influence
6. Center of Higher
Learning & Culture
 No city can be
considered global unless
it is a financial,
Longhorn (2015), a
commerce,
global city must have
an economic attribute manufacturing, or
business services
powerhouse
 It should also have a
All global cities
are large, with large human capital
populations of which means a large
three million or pool of talented,
more. educated, and creative
individuals.
 A strong economy should be
It should value able to pay for the museums,
culture – a universities, orchestras, and
theaters that make a city more
cultural center.
than just a labor pool.
The city should also be able to
attract a large number of
tourists, global cities should be
large, energetic, and
entertaining.
 It must have air and digital
connections to the rest of
For a global city,
connectivity is
the globe.
necessary. If global cities are where
global residents meet, a big
airport with a complete
schedule of nonstop flights
to other global cities is a
must have.
 Provide public
The city should transportation, the
provide a high environment, safe
quality of life. streets, adequate health
care, and an efficient
and transparent
municipal
administration.
Characteristics of Global Cities
 1. Economic Power:

Global cities are often considered economic

powerhouses and are home to major corporations and
financial institutions.
They serve as hubs for international trade, finance,
and investment.
 2. Cultural Diversity:

Global cities are known for their diverse

populations and cultural offerings.

They attract people from all over the world

and offer a wide range of cultural amenities,
including museums, theaters, and art galleries.
 3. Global Connectivity:

Global cities have excellent transportation

infrastructure and are well-connected to
other major cities around the world.

They often have large airports, seaports,

and advanced communication networks.
 4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship:

Global cities are often centers of innovation and

entrepreneurship.

They are home to cutting-edge technology

companies, startups, and research institutions
that drive innovation and creativity.
 5. Political Power:

Global cities often have significant political power

and influence, both nationally and internationally.

They may be home to national governments,

international organizations, and diplomatic
missions.
 6. Quality of Life:

Global cities tend to offer a high quality of

life, with access to good education,
healthcare, and public services.

They also have vibrant cultural scenes and

a range of recreational opportunities.
 7. High Cost of Living:

Due to their economic and cultural

prominence, global cities are often
expensive places to live, with high
housing costs, high taxes, and high living
expenses in general.
 What are the functions of global cities by
Longworth 2015?
Functions of
Global Cities
As key locations of finance and
specialized service firms, which have
replaced manufacturing as the leading
economic sectors. As sites of production,
including innovation, in these leading
sectors. As markets for the products and
innovations produced.
 ❑ Inequality
Common
problems ❑ Terrorism
of global ❑ pollution
cities ❑ climate change
❑ drug and human
trafficking
❑ stresses of immigration
 Classifying Global Cities

The much better-known GaWC study (1999) from

Loughborough University used its own methodology that
defined the criteria for considering a city worldwide.

Their results were classified into three types of cities:

Alpha - 12 to 10 points.
Beta - 9 to 7 points.
Gamma - 6 to 4 points.
GaWC – founded 1988
Globalization and World Cities Research Network
–
is a think tank that studies the relationships
between world cities in the context of
globalization.
It is based in the geography department of
Loughborough University in Leicestershire,
United Kingdom. GaWC was founded by Peter J.
Taylor in 1998.
Examples of Global Cities
Singapore
New York City, USA
Chicago, USA
London, UK
Beijing, China
Tokyo, Japan
Sydney, Australia
Paris, France
Shanghai, China
Hong Kong, China
Los Angeles, USA
Examples of Global Cities
Madrid, Spain
Dubai, UAE
Moscow, Russia
San Francisco, USA
Toronto, Canada Sao Paulo, Brazil

Seoul, South Korea Mumbai, India

Amsterdam, Netherlands
NEW YORK
PARIS

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AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

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