LEDC'a Flashcards
What does LEDC mean?
Less economically developed country
When did LEDC’s begin?
Only since the 1950’s but it’s happening faster
Examples of LEDC countries?
India and Brazil
Example of LEDC cities
Mumbai
São Paulo
Rio
What is the proper name for the LEDC land use model
Hoyt Model
What are 5 urban areas of the land use model?
CBD Factories/ industry Low class residential Middle class residential High class residential
What are the characteristics of the CBD?
(Similar to the MEDC) High rise buildings Entertainment and leisure facilities Shops and offices High land value
Characteristics of the factories/ industry?
Provides employment
Located along rivers, canals, railways and road
Pollution levels tend to be high
near low class residential because people from there seem to work there more
Characteristics of high class residential?
Best housing starts near the CBD
Often along a smart street called a spine, which often follows a road or a railway.
Very expensive flats
Characteristics of the middle class residential?
Medium quality housing is the “ in between” housing
Much poorer than MEDC’s
Often self constructed
Local authorities have added basic amenities such as running water and electricity
Characteristics of the low class residential?
Shanty towns have developed on the unpleasant sites, like steep hills or swarms areas
Informal developments
People have no rights on the land they have
