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HomeMIT 4.241J Theory of City Form, Spring 2013Lec 3: Normative Theory II: The City as Machine

Lec 3: Normative Theory II: The City as Machine

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Lec 4: Normative Theory III: The City as Organism

Description: This lecture covers the machine model, characterized by visual economy, decentralization, and urbanizing at low costs. Comparisons are drawn between the cosmic model, with examples including colonial expansion in Greece, Roman cities, and French bastides.

Instructor: Julian Beinart