Kvhj Flashcards
What is Central Place Theory?
A spatial theory in urban planning that explains the size and distribution of human settlements.
Who developed the Central Place Theory?
Walter Christaller.
True or False: Central Place Theory suggests that larger settlements are fewer and further apart than smaller settlements.
True.
Fill in the blank: In Central Place Theory, the largest city serves as a __________ for people in the surrounding area.
central place.
What are the three types of goods in Central Place Theory?
Low-order goods, high-order goods, and specialty goods.
Which model is used to explain urban land use in cities?
Burgess model or concentric zone model.
What is urban sprawl?
The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding rural land.
Multiple Choice: What is a primary characteristic of a central business district (CBD)? A) Residential areas B) High land values C) Agricultural land
B) High land values.
What does zoning regulate in urban planning?
The use of land and buildings, including types of activities allowed in specific areas.
True or False: Zoning laws can restrict the height of buildings in a city.
True.
Fill in the blank: Redlining is a discriminatory practice that involves __________.
denying services to residents of certain areas based on racial or ethnic composition.
What is the primary purpose of zoning?
To separate different land uses to minimize conflicts.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of zoning? A) Residential B) Commercial C) Industrial D) Agricultural E) Recreational F) Historical
F) Historical.
What is the ‘hexagonal market area’ in Central Place Theory?
The theoretical area that a central place serves, shaped like a hexagon to minimize overlapping.
True or False: Urban sprawl is always considered a negative phenomenon.
False.
What is a consequence of urban sprawl?
Increased traffic congestion and loss of open space.
Fill in the blank: The __________ model describes urban land use as a series of concentric circles.
Burgess.
What is the main focus of New Urbanism?
Creating walkable neighborhoods with mixed-use development.
True or False: The Central Place Theory is only applicable to rural areas.
False.
What is the ‘multiple nuclei model’?
An urban land use model that suggests cities have multiple centers of activity.
What is the significance of the threshold population in Central Place Theory?
It is the minimum population needed to support a particular service or business.
Fill in the blank: __________ zoning allows a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
Mixed-use.
What is a ‘redlined’ area?
An area marked by banks and insurers as high-risk, often leading to disinvestment.
True or False: The concentric zone model was developed in the 1920s.
True.
What impact does zoning have on property values?
Zoning can increase property values by ensuring compatible land uses.
What are the two main types of zoning?
Euclidean zoning and form-based zoning.
Fill in the blank: The __________ model emphasizes the role of transportation in urban land use.
Sector.
What does the term ‘urban heat island’ refer to?
Urban areas that experience higher temperatures than their rural surroundings.
What is the role of planning commissions in urban land use?
To oversee and guide development according to zoning laws and community plans.
True or False: Urban sprawl can lead to increased environmental degradation.
True.
