Models of Cities

Question 1

Where did cities develop?

Answer 1

• Near coast lines, rivers, lakes

- railroads

Question 2

What is the Concentric Zone Model?

Answer 2

• The central area is downtown (Central business district)

- Seperate zone build out from the center

Question 3

What zone make up the Concentric Zone Model?

Answer 3

• Zone:
• -> independent workers
• -> Transition
• -> Commuter
• -> Factory

Question 4

What was the goal of the Concentric Zone model?

Answer 4

-Describe how cities developed

Question 5

What is the Sector model?

Answer 5

• CBD is the center of the city model

- Zones expand outward from the city center along transportation routes

Question 6

What is the Multiple nuclei model?

Answer 6

• City begins with a CBD
• Other smaller CBD develop on the outskirts of the city
• -> allow for shorter commutes for people.

Question 7

What are the 8 reason behind the design of Washington DC?

Answer 7

1. Located on High ground
2. Spacing of government branches
3. Diagonal ave to shorten distance
4. At major intersection points reserve space for parks and monuments
5. Grande Promenade - Public Open Space
6. A canal in Core area to stimulate private sector
7. Save sights to build colleges & cathedrals
8. Monument to George Washington