Tag: United States

Fordism has influenced the design of cities from its conception in the early part of the 20^th Century. It has influenced lifestyles and changed the face of industry (Sheldrake, 1996). The impacts of Fordism can be felt throughout the century but to understand its level of influence it must be understood what the city was like before the Fordist era. By charting the progress of change in the city throughout the 20^th Century up to the 21^st it can be established how they have adapted and to what extent Fordism played in that change. The effects will be examined in various cities in the USA and Europe from the period of 19^th to the 21^st Century.