This article examines Ireland's history of urbanisation from 'Settlements to Cities' by exploring the growth of Irish communities, towns and cities.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction: Ireland's Urban History
- The 1700s and 1800s: New towns and utopias
- The 1900s: The developing landscape of the emergent Irish State
- New Millennium Regenerations: Ballymun and Limerick
- Conclusion: Ireland's Urban Future
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This article outlines the emergence of economic, social/cultural, physical/environmental and governance factors in the development of Ireland's urban spatial history. It explores the evolution of urban settlements, development, and regeneration in Ireland from early Viking settlements to contemporary urban renewal projects. The article highlights the impact of historical events, political policies, and social movements on the shaping of Irish urban landscapes.
- The evolution of urban settlements in Ireland from Viking settlements to modern cities.
- The impact of historical events, such as the Norman invasion and the plantation period, on urban development in Ireland.
- The role of utopian settlements and social movements in shaping Ireland's urban landscape.
- The challenges and opportunities of urban regeneration in contemporary Ireland.
- The impact of neo-liberal policies and social inequalities on urban development in Ireland.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides a broad overview of the factors contributing to the development of Ireland's urban spatial history. It discusses the role of economic, social/cultural, physical/environmental, and governance factors in shaping Irish cities. The article then delves into the history of urban development in Ireland, starting with Viking settlements and moving through the Norman invasion, plantation periods, and the emergence of the Irish state.
The chapter on the 1700s and 1800s examines the impact of penal laws on Irish cities and the emergence of new towns and utopian settlements. This chapter discusses the challenges faced by Irish cities during this period, including poverty and social unrest. The chapter on the 1900s focuses on the development of the emergent Irish state and its impact on urban landscapes. It examines the establishment of gaeltachts and the emergence of environmental movements.
The chapter on New Millennium Regenerations highlights the challenges and opportunities of urban regeneration in contemporary Ireland. It examines the case studies of Ballymun and Limerick, discussing the successes and failures of their respective regeneration projects.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of the text include Irish urban history, urban development, urban regeneration, social movements, utopian settlements, neo-liberalism, environmental justice, and the Celtic Tiger period. The text explores the intersection of these concepts in shaping the Irish urban landscape.
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- Liam Leonard (Autor:in), 2013, From Settlements to Cities , München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/212343
