Edge Cities Flashcards
1
Q
What (2) - EC
A
New areas of offices, shops and leisure facilities that develop close to major transport links
Result of urban sprawl = increased car ownership + willingness to commute for work and entertainment
2
Q
Critics (2) - EC
A
Social segregation
Wealthy moved to suburban areas leaving the poor in the original city boundaries
3
Q
Case study - Rio (5) - EC
A
Barra da Tijuca = west zone
Developed in 1960s
Grown rapidly = rich moved out to other parts of Rio
Attractive area = 20km beaches
Shopping malls, restaurants, tourist attractions + office complexes
