Describe Land use zones Flashcards
What are the 4 land use zones???
The Central Business District (CBD)
The Inner City
The suburbs
The rural urban fringe
How to know if an area is a CBD???
Located at the heart of the city.
Dominated by commercial and financial activities, including offices, banks, and shopping districts.
Characterised by high-rise buildings and a dense network of streets.
Often serves as the economic and administrative hub of the city.
How to know if an area is an inner city???
Surrounds the CBD and consists of older industrial and residential neighbourhoods.
Historically, it was the core of industrial activities, with factories and warehouses.
Contains a mix of housing types, including tenement flats and converted industrial spaces.
Undergoes urban revitalisation efforts to improve living conditions and amenities.
How to know if an area is a suburbs???
Located at the city’s periphery, beyond the inner city.
Diverse range of housing options, from older homes to modern flats and houses.
Typically has lower population densities compared to the inner city.
Often chosen by families seeking larger homes, green spaces, and a quieter lifestyle.
How to know if an area is a rural urban fringe???
Found at the outermost edge of the city, where urban development meets rural areas.
Offers a transition from urban to rural landscapes.
Includes a mix of agricultural land, recreational spaces, and some housing developments.
Subject to urban sprawl and potential conflicts between agricultural and urban land use.
