Glossary Brownfield ~ A piece of industrial or commercial property that is abandoned or underused and often environmentally contaminated, especially one considered as a potential site for redevelopment. Everyday Urbanism ~ Evolves around Everyday, Ordinary life; not determined by physical form but by the activities that occur in the city by the people who live there (appropriated use of space rather than by design). neighborhood ~ an organic growth of mixed use buildings that is pedestrian friendly and doesn't destroy the country side. M.A.R.T.A ~ Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority metropolis ~ The city and all of its surrounding suburbs New Urbanism ~ a method of urban development that creates walkable neighborhoods that provides a range of housing options and ensures easy acces to the necessities of life without the need to drive. Post Urbanism ~ the 'generic' city, one without history; heterotopian, provocative, inventive, unpredictable architecture that is self-referential and not limited in form.(Atlanta, Houston, Las Vegas) sprawl ~ an unhealthy and inevitably self-destructive form of growth. Land is consumed faster than it can be paid for and many problems arise like that of traffic and social inequality and segregation. 5 main components: Housing subdivisions, Shopping centers, Office parks, Civic institutions, and Roadways. subdivision ~ commonly mistaken for a neighborhood. A collection of residental housing. urbanism ~ The culture or way of life of city dwellers.

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