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The City in the 20th Century

In Our Time

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Urban Evolution: The Silicon Valley Paradigm

Silicon Valley represents a unique form of urban civilization that diverges from traditional city models. Emerging from orchards and evolving around a university, it has developed a complex ecosystem of laboratories and communal spaces that foster innovation and collaboration. This urban landscape is characterized by non-traditional urban life, heavily reliant on automobiles and social venues. The proximity to San Francisco integrates it into a broader metropolitan context, highlighting its significance within the larger Bay Area. The transformation observed in Silicon Valley raises questions about the nature of future cities, suggesting a potential new mutation in urban development.

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