This term paper is attending to the relative new appearance of the Urban Entertainment Center as a development of the entertainment market. Therefore the spatial and economical externalities of one of the stepchildren of the urban planning should be examined. To show the economic backgrounds the market developments will be described from the demand and support side. How do societal, technological and time changing factors or processes like concentration, globalisation and privatisation determine the development of the entertainment market? According to the changed demands, the market has produced constantly new forms of leisure time facilities. But only a certain number of types like musical theatres or leisure parks has a spatial importance because of its amount and size.
But the main focus keeps on Urban Entertainment Center as the new generation of those facilities. A short introduction into the history and the main appearances should help to define this almost inflationary used term. Emphasising the differences concerning the major components and the location the influence of UECs to processes like suburbanisation will be discussed. The core of this work is concentrating the externalities within the urban development in the fields of the city structure, local economy as well as traffic issues and how planners and politicians could handle the phenomenon of Urban Entertainment Center.
Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Entertainment Market Changes
- Determinants of the Leisure Behaviour
- Market Determinants
- Types of Leisure Time Facilities
- Urban Entertainment Center
- Historical Development and present Appearances
- Types of Urban Entertainment Center
- Externalities
- Planning Opportunities
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This term paper examines the emergence of Urban Entertainment Centers (UECs) as a significant development within the entertainment market. The paper analyzes the spatial and economic externalities of UECs, considering their impact on urban planning. To understand the economic context, the paper explores market developments from both the demand and supply sides, investigating how societal, technological, and temporal changes have shaped the entertainment market.
- The impact of societal changes (e.g., increased leisure time, changing values) on the entertainment market.
- The characteristics and spatial impact of UECs.
- The economic externalities of UECs (effects on city structure, local economy, and traffic).
- The role of urban planners and politicians in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by UECs.
- The evolution and various types of UECs.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This chapter introduces the phenomenon of increasing functional concentration in urban areas, particularly within the retail and leisure sectors. It highlights the rise of various entertainment facilities, including UECs, which combine leisure activities with retail and are characterized by significant spatial impact. The chapter emphasizes the need for planners and politicians to consider the implications of UECs on city structures, traffic, and the economy, and also explores the shift in the entertainment sector possibly from publicly to privately produced goods.
Entertainment Market Changes: This section analyzes the forces driving changes in the entertainment market. It examines how factors such as increased leisure time (due to reduced working hours and an aging population), changing societal values (hedonism, individualism, etc.), and economic prosperity have fueled the demand for new forms of entertainment. The analysis looks at how these societal shifts have created a market that demands new types of leisure facilities, creating opportunities and challenges for urban development.
Urban Entertainment Center: This chapter delves into the specifics of UECs, including their historical development, the diverse types of UECs (theme parks, sport arenas, etc.), and their economic and spatial externalities. The discussion considers the impact of UECs on suburbanization and urban development and touches on the planning and policy implications resulting from their development. It explores how their size and catchment area necessitate careful consideration of their integration into the urban fabric.
Keywords
Urban Entertainment Centers, urban development, entertainment market, leisure behaviour, spatial externalities, economic externalities, urban planning, market determinants, societal changes, suburbanization.
Frequently Asked Questions: Analysis of Urban Entertainment Centers
What is the main topic of this term paper?
This term paper examines the emergence and impact of Urban Entertainment Centers (UECs) on the entertainment market and urban development. It analyzes their spatial and economic externalities, considering their influence on urban planning and exploring the market forces driving their growth.
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
Key themes include the impact of societal changes (increased leisure time, changing values) on the entertainment market; the characteristics and spatial impact of UECs; the economic externalities of UECs (effects on city structure, local economy, and traffic); the role of urban planners and politicians in managing UECs; and the evolution and various types of UECs.
What aspects of the entertainment market are analyzed?
The paper analyzes the entertainment market from both demand and supply perspectives. It investigates how societal, technological, and temporal changes have shaped the market, focusing on factors like increased leisure time, shifting societal values, and economic prosperity.
What are Urban Entertainment Centers (UECs)?
UECs are large-scale entertainment complexes that combine leisure activities with retail. Examples include theme parks, sport arenas, and similar facilities. The paper explores their historical development, different types, and their impact on urban areas.
What are the spatial and economic externalities of UECs?
The paper analyzes the spatial externalities of UECs, such as their impact on city structure, suburbanization, and traffic patterns. Economic externalities examined include their effects on the local economy and job creation.
What is the role of urban planning and policy in relation to UECs?
The paper emphasizes the crucial role of urban planners and politicians in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by UECs. It highlights the need for careful planning and policy to integrate these large-scale developments into the urban fabric effectively.
What are the chapter summaries provided in the preview?
The preview includes summaries of the Introduction (introducing the rise of UECs and the need for planning considerations), Entertainment Market Changes (analyzing factors driving market shifts), and the Urban Entertainment Center chapter (detailing UECs' specifics, types, and externalities).
What keywords are associated with this term paper?
Keywords include Urban Entertainment Centers, urban development, entertainment market, leisure behavior, spatial externalities, economic externalities, urban planning, market determinants, societal changes, and suburbanization.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents includes: Abstract, Introduction, Entertainment Market Changes (with sub-sections on determinants of leisure behavior and market determinants), Types of Leisure Time Facilities, Urban Entertainment Center (with sub-sections on historical development, types, externalities, and planning opportunities), and Conclusion.
- Quote paper
- Ingo Zasada (Author), 2001, Urban Entertainment Centers - Difficulties and chances for urban development, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/50803
