Ch.11 and Ch.12

In chapters of part 2 are telling about the conditions for city diversity. The need of mixed primary use, the need for small blocks, the need for aged buildings and the need for concentration are pointing out the requirement for a diversity and how they compose a well develop city. In chapter 11, the need of concentration show that people gather together automatically and this can help on economic of city. It is because it brings properties, money and convenience. The concentration accomplishes the thesis of the mixed primary use and supported by small blocks. “In concentrations both dense enough and diverse enough to offer them a decent chance at developing city life”, concluded the theme of the chapter. In chapter 12, Jane Jacob answers questions that people think on a metropolis and those questions are myth. It is not the false of the design of city and is the user’s problem. If the city is well mixed use, the problem will not appear. Author responds to the myths that people have and points out her opinion on those questions.