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Understanding Urban Governance and City Planning in Metropolitan Areas

This article explores the structure and functions of urban local government, detailing the various forms of city governance such as Mayor-Council, Commission, and Council-Manager systems. It examines the evolution of metropolitan areas, particularly how suburbs have expanded since World War II, and the importance of city planning and zoning in managing community growth. City services including police, fire, infrastructure, libraries, and hospitals play vital roles in maintaining city functionality. Understand how local governance shapes urban life through collaborative efforts in city Hall.

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Understanding Urban Governance and City Planning in Metropolitan Areas

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  1. Local Gov’t

  2. Cities • Urban unit with clear boundaries, degree of autonomy, significant population • Most started as ports (NYC, Boston, Phila.)

  3. Suburbs/Metro Areas • Suburb – areas outside of city • Grown since WW II • Cars, roads, cheap land made possible • Cities began annexing suburbs = metropolitan areas

  4. Forms of City Gov’t (Article) • Read and know main function of: • Mayor/council • The Commission • Council-Manager • City Manager

  5. Many Careers in One City Hall (Article) • Read Article

  6. City Planning & Municipal Functions • City planning helps to organize • Planning commissions authorized • Needed approval of city council

  7. Zoning • Zoning – dividing city into a number of districts • Residential • Industrial • Commercial • 14th Amend. requires zoning comply with due process

  8. City Services • Police/fire • Maintaining streets • Buildings • Libraries • Hospitals • Airports

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