NUL (Edge Cities) Flashcards
Definition
Self contained settlements which have emerged beyond the original city boundary and developed as cities in their own right
Largely a result of urban sprawl
Characteristics
Develop close to major roads or airports and found in close proximity to shops, offices and other businesses
May lack clear structure but have a wide range of amenities
Cons
Linked to extreme social segregation where wealthy have moved to the new suburban settlements leaving poor and disadvantaged sections of society in original city boundary
USA
Higher car ownership-> greater willingness to travel long distances for work-> shopping, entertainment and limited planning restriction in suburbs
LA
La is surrounded by a metropolitan area of nearly 18 million people which is more than 100km
Within this area there are more than 20 edge cities eg Pasadena
