Rising cities: Condominium development and the private transformation of the metropolis

Recognising ‘community’ in condo law and living: hard lessons and soft learning from Melbourne and Toronto

“…This inquiry leverages from wider political economy and the privatised reproduction of the city exemplified in the international political economy of condo-ism (Rosen & Walks, 2013). Unevenly manifest within and between many Western cities from downtown to suburban (re)development, condo-ism 'refers simultaneously to self-reinforcing processes re-producing intensification, downtown living, and gentrification via condominium living as well as to the financial-construction nexus at the heart of condominium development and the social, cultural and political transformations that they are begetting' (Rosen & Walks, 2013, p. 160).…”

Conquering condos from within: Condo-isation as urban governance and knowledge

“…Rosen and Walks (2013) have introduced 'condo-ism' into the urban studies lexicon to help explain Toronto's condo growth. For Rosen and Walks (2013: 168) condo-ism, beyond involving condo development in the form of new high-rise buildings in Toronto, might be 'a new way of urban life' that accompanies a penchant for privatisation of public services consistent with neoliberal sentiments.…”

Mixed-Income Housing, Urban Transformation and Social Cohesion in Post-apartheid South Africa

“…In this regard, the discussion of this article focuses on the personal micro interaction scale in the urban neighborhood given that cities are considered to have problems associated with lack of social cohesion as a result of diversity of culture, class and race (Haferburg, 2013;Mugnano & Palvarini, 2013;Rosen & Walks, 2013;Landman, 2012). Therefore, to examine the manifestation of social cohesion, the five prominent dimensions or domains proposed by Forrest & Kearns (2001) will be adopted because of their multidimensionality and applicability at different spatial scales.…”

“…The differences amongst the groups in the cities can be in terms of class, culture and race given the changing population composition in the urban areas. As Rosen & Walks (2013) indicate that 21 century cities are characterized by large population size, dense settlements and heterogeneity which result in a unique urban personality and lifestyle. Despite all these difference, it is important to maintain social order and control in the community system to ensure that all "the residents live peacefully with one another" (Mugnano & Palvarini, 2013;42).…”