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What country is this taking place?

What geographic themes do you see at play in this concept?

Why is space so important in urban areas?

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What is the term for the shape of cities?  Let's explore Site, Situation and other Urban Concepts?  What makes cities cities?

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Sports teams: What can they tell us about changing cities and geography?

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What is the difference between a positive and negative city site?

In your opinion what makes a city a city?

What has changed about where our sports teams are located over the past 100 years?

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