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A contemporary urban condition marked by escalating levels of 'perfection', efficiency, control, and the deliberate removal of any irregularities or alternatives. In a smooth city, urban spaces are meticulously sanitized and life is streamlined into a uniform experience. While such cities provide safe, clean, and efficient environments, they also undermine the democratic and emancipatory aspects of urban life by allowing little room for anything that doesn't fit the image of the "norm".