Human factors impacting urban forms Flashcards
1
Q
Wealth and development
A
In richer countries, urban developments are usually more safer due to building regulations
Urban growth can be rapid and sometimes unmanageable
2
Q
Planning
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Planned developments are considerate if space, safety and well being
3
Q
Patterns of growth
A
Higher value of land in the CBD and decreases further away
Wealthier businesses occupy the CBD
4
Q
Past developments
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Construction can be limited to protected listed or important buildings
Poor transport links as older roads may not be wide enough for cars
