A postindustrial city is an urban center in which the economy is dominated by global finance, the electronic flow of information, technology, services, and consumption, rather than traditional manufacturing and industrial activities. These cities often serve as hubs for financial institutions, corporate headquarters, research and development, and high-technology industries, playing a central role in the global knowledge economy. The landscape and social structure of postindustrial cities may reflect this shift, with a decline in industrial areas and a growth in office buildings, service-oriented businesses, and residential areas catering to a more diverse and often highly skilled workforce.