Graduation Year

2024

Date of Submission

4-2024

Document Type

Campus Only Senior Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Department

Environmental Analysis

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Lily Geismer

Rights Information

© 2024 Wali Shaikh

Abstract

This thesis investigates the emergence and evolution of Techno music and culture in the post-industrial landscape of Detroit and the post-war landscape of Berlin, exploring its role as a tool for urban revitalization and the creation of inclusive spaces. Grounded in a comparative analysis between these two cities, the research seeks to understand how Techno has responded to the unique challenges each city has faced while shaping their respective urban environments.

The central question driving this research is: In what ways has Techno music been strategically employed as a tool for urban revitalization, fostering inclusive and vibrant spaces in post-industrial cities like Detroit and Berlin? This overarching inquiry unfolds into several specific questions: How did the socio-economic challenges of post-industrial Detroit contribute to the emergence and evolution of Techno music/culture as a response? What parallels and distinctions can be drawn between the development of Techno in Detroit and its manifestation in Berlin following the fall of the Berlin Wall? How have Techno clubs and events in both cities contributed to the reclamation of abandoned spaces and the reshaping of their respective urban environments? What characteristics of Techno culture, rooted in grassroots movements, can offer insights into creating safe and inclusive spaces in urban planning and design? These specific questions aim to guide a nuanced exploration of the multifaceted role of Techno in urban revitalization and the creation of socially connected spaces.

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