City Characteristics Flashcards
What is Urban Form?
The physical characteristics that go toward making up an urban area, i.e. shape, size, pop. density, settlement configuration
What economic features are found in World Cities? (Name 4)
Stock Exchanges Major Sea Ports Major Rail Stations Major Airports Internal Transport Networks Media Production Centres Historic Cultural Attractions
What social features are found in World Cities? (Name 4)
Universities
Historic Cultural Attractions
Internal Transport Networks
High rate of Service Sector Employment
Why did Worcester develop on the River Severn?
Access to drinking water Transport Industry Defence Farming
Why did London not develop closer to the sea?
The Thames was wide enough that ships could travel up to deliver goods, but also narrow enough that the river could easily be bridged
What factors affected Birmingham’s growth?
The growth of the canal system
Transport of goods and services
Reputation for Leather, Textile and Jewellery production
Industrial Revolution
List some flaws of the Burgess Model
Not all cities are circular
No accommodation for ribbon developments
No accommodation for redevelopment
What effects do urban buildings have on wind?
Urban buildings produce friction which alters wind direction. Wind is channelled down straight streets, called urban canyons
Define Urban Growth
The increase in total population of a town or city
Define Urbanisation
The increase in the proportion of the population living in urban centres
Define Urban Expansion
The increase in size or geographical footprint of a city
