After class, Jessie commented to her friend Maria, "One of the cities discussed in the lecture today reminded me of a line from that song by the Talking Crows-you know, 'They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.'" Maria looked confused and Jessie added, "The paradise they paved was the park." What type of city was Jessie referring to?

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A postmodern city is a city that has been heavily influenced by postmodernism, an architectural and cultural movement that emerged in the late 20th century. Postmodern cities are often characterized by their eclectic mix of architectural styles, their emphasis on surface and image, and their rejection of traditional notions of beauty and order.

After Class, Jessie Commented to Her Friend Maria, "One of the Cities