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?
A) edge city
B) dual city
C) suburban city
D) postmodern city

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Postmodern cities are characterized by their fragmented and decentralized nature, as well as their emphasis on consumption and entertainment. The line from the Talking Crows song, "They paved paradise and put up a parking lot," is a reference to the way that postmodern cities have often replaced natural spaces with commercial development.

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