MEDC Land Use Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first model we studied called?
A
The Burgess Model
2
Q
Describe Land Use in MEDCs - HOUSING
A
- Terraced housing, located in inner city areas is often the cheapest type of housing
- They do not have a lot of space, so small gardens
- Located around industries, so they are less desireable places
3
Q
Describe Land Use in MEDCs - HOUSING (2)
A
- Housing values are often found the highest in outer suburbs areas
- Less congested areas which have large gardens front and back
- More outside places like parks as they are less congested
4
Q
Housing in MEDCs (3)
A
- These houses are more popular with families, because as you move away from the city centre house sizes increase
- Changing from semi detached to detached
- Detached houses in outer suburbs expensive