"Urban culture is the culture of towns and cities."
The unique social and cultural characteristics of urban areas, including art, music, food, and historical landmarks.
Urbanization: The process of increasing the proportion of people living in urban areas and the growth and development of cities.
Urban Sociology: The study of social structure, organization, and differentiation of cities.
Urban Planning: The design and development of the built environment, including land use, transportation, and infrastructure.
Architecture: The design and construction of buildings and other physical structures in urban areas.
Transportation: The movement of people and goods within urban areas through various modes of transportation.
Public Spaces: The design and management of shared areas in urban environments, including parks, plazas, and other public spaces.
Housing: The provision of housing for urban residents, including the design, construction, and management of housing units.
Environmental Health: The study of the impact of urbanization on the environment and the health of urban residents.
Economic Development: The creation of jobs, businesses, and other economic opportunities in urban areas.
Cultural Production: The production of art, music, film, and other cultural products in urban environments.
Politics: The governance and management of urban areas, including issues related to democracy, citizenship, and social justice.
Demographics: The study of the characteristics of urban populations, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, and immigration status.
Crime and Safety: The study of crime rates and prevention efforts in urban areas.
Urban Anthropology: The study of the cultural practices and beliefs of people in urban areas.
Urban Geography: The study of the spatial and social patterns of urban areas.
Graffiti: Mural or street art produced on buildings, bridges, or other public spaces.
Hip Hop: Music genre and cultural movement that originated in African American and Latino communities in New York City in the late 1970s.
Skyscrapers: Tall buildings designed for residential or commercial purposes, which create the skyline of the city.
Street performers: Artists, musicians, or entertainers who perform in public spaces to showcase their talent and create a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.
Food trucks: Mobile food vendors who offer a diverse range of cuisine and contribute to the local food scene.
Nightlife: Social and entertainment activities that occur after dark, such as bars, clubs, concerts, and events.
Fashion: Stylish and trendy clothing, accessories, and makeup that reflect the urban style and attitude.
Architecture: Buildings, monuments, and public spaces designed to reflect the urban history, cultural diversity, and creativity.
Festivals: Annual or periodic celebrations that showcase the unique and diverse cultural heritage of the urban community.
Sports: Professional and amateur sports teams and events that create a sense of community and identity among locals.
"The defining theme is the presence of a large population in a limited space that follows social norms."
"This makes it possible for many subcultures close to each other, exposed to social influence without necessarily intruding into the private sphere."
"Globally, urban areas tend to hold concentrations of power, such as government capitals and corporate headquarters, and the wealthy and powerful people that are employed in them."
"Cities also organize people, create norms, beliefs, and values."
"There are five things that make a city: fortification, market, a law code, an association of urban citizenry creating a sense of municipal corporateness, and sufficient political autonomy for urban citizens to choose the city’s governors."
"In some countries, elites have built themselves enclaves outside of the central city (e.g. white flight in the United States)."
"Urban culture is the culture of towns and cities."
"The presence of a large population in a limited space that follows social norms."
"Government capitals and corporate headquarters, and the wealthy and powerful people that are employed in them."
"Cities also organize people, create norms, beliefs, and values."
"Max Weber in his book, The City."
"Fortification, market, a law code, an association of urban citizenry creating a sense of municipal corporateness, and sufficient political autonomy for urban citizens to choose the city’s governors."
"Elites have built themselves enclaves outside of the central city."
"For example, white flight in the United States."
"The defining theme is the presence of a large population in a limited space."
"Presence of a large population, social norms, coexistence of subcultures."
"Cities also organize people, create norms, beliefs, and values."
"Fortification, market, a law code, an association of urban citizenry creating a sense of municipal corporateness, and sufficient political autonomy."
"The City."