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Global City

Saskia Sassen defines global cities as economically significant urban centers characterized by cultural diversity, economic activity, geographical dispersal, and global reach. While they offer advantages such as economic opportunities, cultural richness, and modern infrastructure, global cities also face challenges including high living costs, infrastructure strain, social fragmentation, environmental impact, and security concerns. Examples of global cities in the Philippines include Metro Manila, Cebu City, Davao City, Quezon City, and Cagayan de Oro City.

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Global City

Saskia Sassen defines global cities as economically significant urban centers characterized by cultural diversity, economic activity, geographical dispersal, and global reach. While they offer advantages such as economic opportunities, cultural richness, and modern infrastructure, global cities also face challenges including high living costs, infrastructure strain, social fragmentation, environmental impact, and security concerns. Examples of global cities in the Philippines include Metro Manila, Cebu City, Davao City, Quezon City, and Cagayan de Oro City.

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GLOBAL

CITY
Saskia Sassen (1991), a sociologist and writer of the famous book “The Global
City”, defines global city where it is primary economic and outlined the different
characteristic of globality that maintain its link to globalization. She
characterized global city in four ways:

1. The cultural diversity of the people


2. Existence of a center of economy
3. Geographical dispersal of economic activities that marks globalization
4. Global reach performance
General characteristic of global cities
• Home to major stock exchange and index
• Influential in international political affairs
• Home to world-renowned cultural institutions
• Serving as a major media hub
• Large mass transit networks
• Home to a large international airport
• Having a prominent skyline
Examples of global cities in
the Philippines
1. Metro Manila
2. Cebu City
3. Davao City
4. Quezon City
5. Cagayan de Oro City
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
OF GLOBAL CITY
ADVANTAGES
1. Economic Opportunities: Global cities attract investment, businesses, and skilled labor from around the
world, providing abundant economic opportunities. They serve as hubs for innovation, entrepreneurship, and
technological advancement, fostering economic growth and development.
2. Cultural Diversity: Global cities are melting pots of cultures, languages, and traditions, offering rich cultural
experiences and promoting intercultural understanding and tolerance. This diversity contributes to the
vibrancy and dynamism of these cities, attracting tourists, students, and professionals seeking multicultural
experiences.
3. Infrastructure and Services: Global cities typically boast modern infrastructure, efficient transportation
systems, advanced healthcare facilities, and quality education institutions. These amenities enhance the
quality of life for residents and contribute to the city's attractiveness as a place to live and work.
4. Networking and Collaboration: Being centers of commerce, global cities facilitate networking and
collaboration among businesses, professionals, and researchers across different industries and sectors. This
fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and synergies, driving economic and social progress.
5. Political Influence: Global cities often wield significant political influence at national and international
levels due to their economic power, strategic importance, and concentration of key decision-makers. They can
advocate for policies that benefit their interests and contribute to shaping global agendas on issues such as
climate change, trade, and human rights
DISADVANTAGES
1. High Cost of Living: The economic prosperity of global cities often comes with a high cost of living, including
expensive housing, healthcare, and transportation. This can lead to socioeconomic inequalities, gentrification, and
displacement of lower-income residents, exacerbating issues of affordability and social exclusion.
2. Infrastructure Strain: Rapid urbanization and population growth in global cities can strain existing infrastructure
and public services, leading to congestion, pollution, and inadequate provision of amenities such as water,
sanitation, and healthcare. Managing these challenges requires substantial investments and effective urban
planning.
3. Social Fragmentation: Despite their cultural diversity, global cities may experience social fragmentation and
segregation along socioeconomic, ethnic, or cultural lines. This can result in social tensions, lack of social
cohesion, and marginalized communities feeling excluded from the benefits of urban development.
4. 4. Environmental Impact: Global cities are major contributors to environmental degradation, including air and
water pollution, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing environmental challenges such as
climate change and resource depletion requires concerted efforts from governments, businesses, and
communities to adopt sustainable practices and mitigate negative impacts.
5. Security Concerns: Global cities are often targets for various security threats, including terrorism, cyberattacks,
and organized crime. Ensuring public safety and security requires robust law enforcement, intelligence-gathering
capabilities, and emergency preparedness measures, which can sometimes infringe on individual liberties and
privacy rights.

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