Unit 6: Urban Geography
The commercial and business center of a city, characterized by a high concentration of retail shops, offices, etc
What is the CBD or Central Business District?
A city whose influence has spread worldwide, vastly affecting culture
What is a world city?
An urban land use model proposing that cities have multiple centers around which various activities and developments cluster
What is the multiple-nuclei model?
When financial institutions refuse or limit loans, mortgages, insurance, or other services to individuals based on the racial or ethnic composition of the area in which they live
Individuals who hold positions of authority and influence within a governance system, making decisions that impact a group, organization, or nation
What is the leadership class?