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The document outlines the evolution of urban planning from the Neolithic period through the Renaissance and Baroque period, highlighting the design of 'Ideal Cities' with geometric forms and symmetry. It discusses the emergence of Vienna as a cultural hub and the influence of landscape architecture in places like Versailles. Additionally, it covers the establishment of early American towns under the Spanish 'Law of Indies' and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on urban development, emphasizing reform movements aimed at improving living conditions.

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Week 4

The document outlines the evolution of urban planning from the Neolithic period through the Renaissance and Baroque period, highlighting the design of 'Ideal Cities' with geometric forms and symmetry. It discusses the emergence of Vienna as a cultural hub and the influence of landscape architecture in places like Versailles. Additionally, it covers the establishment of early American towns under the Spanish 'Law of Indies' and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on urban development, emphasizing reform movements aimed at improving living conditions.

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• Neolithic Cities

• Greek Classical Cities


• Roman Classical Cities
• Medieval Age
• Renaissance and Baroque Period
• Settlements in America
• Industrial Revolution
RENAISSANCE
AND BAROQUE
PERIOD
In 15th Century France, the kings
achieved unity and decided to display
their affluence and power by
improving and beautifying their cities.

Arts and architecture thus became a


major element of town planning.

Geometrical forms of cities were


proposed.
The “Ideal Cities” were designed with
symmetry, a strong focal point in the form
of a common, large roads terminating at
the common secondary spaces, sharp
cornered walls for defensive purposes,
etc.
VIENNA

Emerged as the city of culture and the arts – the


first “university town”. Vienna originally had a
medieval street pattern but later expansion came
in a more formal grid layout surrounding the old
city.
LENOTRE FOR
VERSAILLES
Landscape architecture showcased
palaces and gardens, best displayed in the
plans of Lenotre for Versailles in France
and its adaptation in the design of
Karlsruhe in Germany.
Rebirth of classical towns was
highlighted by piazza planning,
grandeur in civic structure and public
spaces, wider circumferential streets
with the piazza the center.

St.Peter Square, Vatican City


SETTLEMENTS IN THE
AMERICAS
Early American towns were primarily founded as colonial outposts with
strong trading ties to the mother country.
THE SPANISH “LAW OF INDIES”
TOWN

Built from King Philip II’s city guidelines that produced 3 types of towns – the
pueblo (civil), the presidio (military), and the mission (religious).
THE SPECULATORS TOWN

Developments were driven by speculation with emphasis on equality


(Philadelphia, designed by William Penn, best exemplifies the American
Speculator’s Town).
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
The “Machine Age” – signified the change from manpower to assembly lines.

Two schools of thought – the reform movements that put emphasis on building
from scratch to improve worker’s living conditions.

Robert Owens – spearheaded the Reform Movement by proposing his ideal


city for 800 – 1200 persons on at least 600 – 1800 acres of land.

Tony Garnier – also designed a hypothetical industrial town, Une Cite


Industrielle, with an imaginary site consisting of a high plateau and level
valley, all alongside a river.

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