The global city takes on a geography of "centrality and marginality," meaning that:

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The geography of centrality and marginality in global cities refers to the increasing division of urban space into areas that cater to the needs and desires of the wealthy and those that are neglected by the dominant forces in the city. The result is that the poor are pushed to the margins of the city while the wealthy occupy the central areas, creating a geography of inequality that makes the city unlivable for many. This process is not about globalization pushing cities to the margins of the economy, nor is it about the affluent fleeing to the edges of the city or the poor transforming the cityscape to serve their needs.

The Global City Takes on a Geography of "Centrality and Marginality