Burges Model
In this model, what shape/structure is the city divided into?
The city is divided into concentric circles (rings)
What is the pattern of urban development?
Wedge-like, in sectors (sections)
What does the Multiple Nuclei Model suggest about how cities grow?
Cities grow around several different centers, not just one central business district.
What is the distance from the city centre related to?
How much people are willing to pay for land (land value)
What is the commuter zone?
High-cost housing, residential area furthest from CBD, requires transport to get to centre
Why are low-income residential areas near industrial areas? (2 reasons)
Lower land value/near jobs.
Why would high-class residential areas be located far away from industrial zones in the Multiple Nuclei Model?
Because high-income residents prefer to avoid pollution, noise and lower land values found near industry.
Where are industrial areas typically located, and why?
Industrial areas are located far from city centers due to lower land cost, limited space, or government regulations.
What is one criticism of the Burges Model?
It doesn’t consider automobile transport/cities outside the US
What is one criticism of the Hoyt Model?
Doesn’t consider multiple centers/automobile transport/physical features
Give two examples of ‘nuclei’ in a city and explain how they affect land use around them.(answer may be vary)
Examples include airports (which attract warehouses and hotels) and universities (which attract student housing and bookstores). These centers influence what types of buildings and activities develop nearby
How does the Bid Rent Theory help explain the spatial distribution of different income groups within a city, and what are some limitation of this explanation in contemporary urban areas
The theory suggests that lower-income groups live farther from the CBD because they cannot afford high land rents near the center, while higher-income groups live closer or suburbs depending on own opinion. Limitations include ignoring factors like cultural preferences, and the impact of public transit, which can cause deviations from the simple rent gradient.