the+city

__**Notes on the oral presentation**__


 * The City:**

Definition: it is the center of human life Historical review: cities are classified as :
 * old city: urban cores
 * medieval city: economic center
 * moden city: remodeling of existing cities.
 * industrial city: growth of the city thanks to industrialization

Parts of the city:
 * Historic centre: the oldest part of town. usually accumulates shopping and leisure activities. It has winding streets and it is irregularly planned.
 * Residential zones
 * Commercial and business areas
 * Industrial areas
 * Peripheral fringe

Problems of the city: overpopulation, air pollution, poberty, housing, health, crime and education.