G10 Extended Class

What is another possible title for the reading?

• The Appeal of a Big City

• : 19.20.21: The Results

• Understanding Megacities

When, in Wurman's opinion, is 'bling' architecture justified?

• when the client achieves the aim of having a signature building

• when the building helps to enhance the appeal of the city

• when the building stands out and is very different from the others

What obstacle faced Wurman when he went online to search for information?

• The type of information available wasn’t consistent.

• He couldn’t find any maps of the cities he was interested in.

• The information he did find wasn’t in a statistical format.

What does the word ‘that’ (underlined) in paragraph H refer to?

• The High Line Park

• Architecture that has ruined the urban landscape

• The west side of Manhattan

Which kind of city is NOT likely to be studied by Wurman?

• the richest city in the world

• an old and historical city

• an average city that is unknown to many people

What is the fundamental message in paragraph G?

• Urban renewal isn’t the right approach.

• Little ideas are the ones to focus on

• Ideas about how to improve cities are correct only in the context of time.