1.2 The emergence of world cities

Question 1

What is an urban form

Answer 1

The physical characteristics that make up an urban area

Question 2

How were urban forms traditionally decided

Answer 2

By physical factors such as how flat the land was, access to water etc

Question 3

How are urban forms currently decided

Answer 3

Human factors such as land use value represented by the PLVI

Question 4

What is the PLVI

Answer 4

Peak Land Value Intersection is often situated in the city centre, at the highest price, with the best accessibility and amenities

The further away from the PVLI, the cheaper land becomes

Question 5

Name 2 model which well describe PLVI

Answer 5

Bid rent theory
Burgess model

Question 6

What is bid rent theory

Answer 6

An economic theory which refers to the change in real estate prices with reference to the CBD, represented as a land use curve

Question 7

What does bid rent theory suggest

Answer 7

It suggests that rents are higher in the CBD and decreased towards the suburbs (apart from secondary land value peaks) based on the idea of the CBD having more customers etc.

Question 8

What is the burgess model

Answer 8

An urban land use model which divides cities into concentric circles from the CBD to the suburbs

Question 9

What does the burgess model suggest

Answer 9

It suggests rents are the highest in the CBD and decrease, surrounding the city centre, but increase once near the suburbs

Question 10

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Answer 10

Natural increase and rural- urban migration, facilitated by technological improvements

Question 11

What is a World city

Answer 11

Cities which assert global dominance in terms of world economies and processes

Political, economic, cultural and infrastructural

Question 12

Give 2 Political and Economic, Cultural and infrastructural features of a world city

Answer 12

1. Active influence and participation in world affairs
2. Host headquarters for international organisations
3. Headquarters for companies and stock market
4. Contribute significantly to countries GDP
5. Education, Healthcare and Cultural renowned
6. Strong media influence
7. Advanced transport
8. Advanced architecture (skyscrapers)

Question 13

Give 2 Political and Economic, Cultural and Infrastructural features for the World city of London

Answer 13

1. The UK parliament
2. Hosts the UKTI
3. Headquarters for Royal Mail, London Stock exchange
4. Generates 1/3 of UK GDP
5. Numerous Uni’s, the NHS, hosted 2012 olympics
6. Home to the BBC
7. The underground featuring 11 lines
8. Eclectic architecture (The shard)

Question 14

What are the disadvantages of world cities

Answer 14

1. Huge ecological footprints

Question 15

What is a SEZ

Answer 15

Special economic zone, designated entirely for the purpose of business and the economy, such as the LDDC

Question 16

What are the advantages and disadvantages of SEZ’s in the LDDC

Answer 16

1. Bring new business and jobs (63,00)
2. High GDP
3. Loss of heritage (old dockers)
4. Strain on infrastructure