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This week, analyze Monkkonen's fair criticisms of Jane Jacobs and explore the key disagreements with Jacobs in Sewell's ideas that shaped suburban development. Evaluate the influential features of Don Mills in setting suburban patterns and discuss the pros and cons of edge cities according to Garreau. Compare and contrast your views with Garreau's perspective.
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WEEK OF 29 JAN. Mon., 30 Jan.Monkkonen, “Writing about cities”, especially the section on Jane Jacobs: Are Monkkonen’s criticisms of Jacobs fair comment? Explain your answer. Wed., 1 Feb. Sewell, “Where the suburbs came from”: In the ideas that inspired suburban development, identify the most important disagreement with Jacobs and explain briefly what is at issue.
WEEK OF 5 FEB. Mon., 6 Feb. Sewell, “Don Mills”: Which features of Don Mills have been most important in setting the pattern for the suburbs you know? Explain your answer. Wed.,8Feb.Garreau, “Edge city”: What’s good and/or bad about edge cities? Does your opinion differ from Garreau’s? Why or why not?