GGH3704
EXAM 2024.
, GGH3704
Development of Urban Space
2024
Semester: 1
Assignment: Examination 1
Due date: 5/22/2024
Student number: 12656674
By checking the boxes below and/or signing (or writing my initials), I declare that I have not
plagiarized in this assignment.
I understand what plagiarism is and am aware of the university’s policy in this regard.
I declare that this assignment is my own, original work.
I have acknowledged through in-text referencing where someone else’s work was used
(whether from a printed source, the internet, or any other source).
I did not copy and paste any information directly from any source into my assignment.
I have not copied another student’s work and submitted it as my own.
I have not allowed and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of
presenting it as his/her own work.
Signed: KA RAMASHALA
Date: 5/22/2024
Question 1
Examine the evolution of urban systems, highlighting the significant transformations attributed
to economic, social, governance, technological, and infrastructural changes. Focus your analysis
on the three pivotal phases of urban development and expansion in the contemporary era.
Introduction
Urbanization refers to the process by which cities grow and undergo transformation. It is a
dynamic phenomenon influenced by interrelated factors such as economic, social, governance,
technological, and infrastructural changes. Over time, urban systems have experienced
significant transformations driven by shifts in these factors. The evolution of urban environments
can be categorized into distinct phases, each reflecting critical changes in these domains.
This essay examines and critically analyzes the development of urban systems through three
primary stages of urban growth and transformation in recent history: the industrial era, the post-
industrial era, and the digital era. Each stage will be explored in detail to illustrate how various
forces have shaped urban landscapes, unveiling the intricate dynamics of urban transformation
and the driving forces behind its progression.
Phases of Urban Growth and Development
EXAM 2024.
, GGH3704
Development of Urban Space
2024
Semester: 1
Assignment: Examination 1
Due date: 5/22/2024
Student number: 12656674
By checking the boxes below and/or signing (or writing my initials), I declare that I have not
plagiarized in this assignment.
I understand what plagiarism is and am aware of the university’s policy in this regard.
I declare that this assignment is my own, original work.
I have acknowledged through in-text referencing where someone else’s work was used
(whether from a printed source, the internet, or any other source).
I did not copy and paste any information directly from any source into my assignment.
I have not copied another student’s work and submitted it as my own.
I have not allowed and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of
presenting it as his/her own work.
Signed: KA RAMASHALA
Date: 5/22/2024
Question 1
Examine the evolution of urban systems, highlighting the significant transformations attributed
to economic, social, governance, technological, and infrastructural changes. Focus your analysis
on the three pivotal phases of urban development and expansion in the contemporary era.
Introduction
Urbanization refers to the process by which cities grow and undergo transformation. It is a
dynamic phenomenon influenced by interrelated factors such as economic, social, governance,
technological, and infrastructural changes. Over time, urban systems have experienced
significant transformations driven by shifts in these factors. The evolution of urban environments
can be categorized into distinct phases, each reflecting critical changes in these domains.
This essay examines and critically analyzes the development of urban systems through three
primary stages of urban growth and transformation in recent history: the industrial era, the post-
industrial era, and the digital era. Each stage will be explored in detail to illustrate how various
forces have shaped urban landscapes, unveiling the intricate dynamics of urban transformation
and the driving forces behind its progression.
Phases of Urban Growth and Development
