Planning Theory Flashcards
1893 City Beautiful
Daniel Burnham. This theory emphasized beautification and monumental grandeur in order to create moral and civic virtue among city dwellers.
1898 Garden Cities
Ebenezer Howard
1920s Radiant City
Le Corbusier
1925 Concentric Ring Theory
Ernest Burgess
1932 Broad Acre City
Frank Lloyd Wright
1933 Central Place Theory
Christaller. This theorized city evolution as a central place in a system of settlements with increased specialization and functions.
1939 Sector Theory
Honer Hoyt
1945 Multiple Nuclei Theory
Harris and Ullman
1960 Bid Rent Theory
William Alonso
1964 Urban Realm
Vance
1982 New Urbanism
Seaside, Andres Duany
1987 Growth Machine Theory
Harvey and Molotch
1991 Edge City
Joel Garreau
Transactive Planning
John Freidmann. Carried out face-to-face with people who are affected by decision making. Engagement throughout the process.
