History and Defeniton
The advantages of Urbanism
Job opportunities, business, transportation, goods and services, and interdependent governments.
Where are Suburbs located?
They often on the outskirts of bigger cities. They are most often found in developed countries.
The most popular method of transportation in the suburbs
Car
Where are most cities found?
In developed areas/countries.
What is an Urban Model?
A depiction of what cities look like.
A Megacity
A city with 10M+ occupants and workers.
A world city is a megacity that has advanced infrastructure and is known for a key trade. True or False?
False: A world city is a city consisting of multiple trades and hundreds of business, all with strong ties to other countries.
A land vehicle known for transporting trillions of tons of resources. Became popular in the Industrial Revolution.
Train
What part of the city does it grow from?
Central Business District (CBD)
What is the main trait of the Concentric Zone Model?
City ratings based on population/influence
Alpha++, Alpha+, Alpha, Alpha-
Beta+, Beta, Beta-
Gamma+, Gamma, Gamma
What is New Urbanism?
New form of development involving walkability, green energy, vertical expansion, and mixed-land use.
The main vehicle/system behind why global trade exists.
Boats (Ports is also acceptable.)
What trend have most cities been experiencing in the last century?
They become bigger and grow larger.
What is the Sector Model defined by?
Sectors that radiate out from the CBD.
The history behind Urban/Suburban areas
Urban: business, transportation, infrastructure, and/or protection.
Sub-urban: Desires for Social rights, transportation, space, and economic freedom.
Describe 5 features/zones of a modern city
CBD, old industrial area, office park, housing areas, air port complexes, ports, out skirting shopping centers, ect.
South Sudan is the youngest country in the world. With a need for infrastructure, a good way to improve it is via what type of transportation?
Railroads/Trains
What is the main population trend for highly-developed cities?
Declining population.
The outlying business district is a trait of which model?
What is rank-size rule, and what type of cities does it mainly apply to?
Population of 2nd biggest city is half of biggest one. Primate cities.
What are Boomburgs, Edge Cities, and Exurbs? Name one.
Edge: Suburban downtowns, often located near key freeway intersections
Exurbs: Residential area further beyond a city’s suburbs. Still has connection to major urban area. Often inhabited by wealthy families
Boomburgs: Rapidly growing suburbs, often over 100,000 people. Large population center, but no “downtown”
Name 3 possible solutions to environmental and spacial issues regarding transportation.
Subways, trains, shared driving, public transportation, etc.
Why are populations generally increasing in suburbs?
More space, lower costs, more walkability, cleaner energy/atmosphere, etc.
Which model is defined by an airport being located far from the main city?
The Galactic Model.