Land Use Characteristics

Question 1

Name 2 commercial land use characteristics and why it’s like that

Answer 1

• The buildings are at a higher density due to expensive land so every bit is used
• mostly in the CBD due to this being the most accessible part of the city

Question 2

Name 2 industrial land use characteristics and why it’s like that

Answer 2

• close to transport links due to industries needing to transport to import/export goods
• away from the city centre because most industries need space

Question 3

Name 2 residential land use characteristics and why it’s like that

Answer 3

• usually surrounding the CBD and industries in the suburbs due to land being cheaper further from business areas
• land is expensive near the centre so terraces and flats are common