site and situation and urban morphology of New York

Question 1

describe the site of New York

Answer 1

Deep-water harbour discovered by Verrazzano becomes global maritime hub.

Availability of fresh water from Hudson River and creeks, along with raw materials for construction.

Presence of islands (Manhattan, Staten, Long) leads to high urban density and vertical zoning.

Brownstone from nearby quarries becomes favoured building material for middle class.

NYC situated on Atlantic coastal plain with undulating land, featuring stable schist geology for iconic skyscrapers.

Question 2

describe the situation of new york

Answer 2

NYC’s strategic location at 40°45’28”N, 73°59’09”W enabled triangular trade.

Positioned on the Atlantic coast, it’s about 350km SW from Boston and 430km NE from Washington D.C.

Part of New York State, bordering New Jersey, with five boroughs divided by waterways.

Dense transit system including subways, railways, and highways connects city to neighboring areas.

Bridges and tunnels, like the Long Island Expressway, contribute to efficient transportation network.

Question 3

describe the External morphology

Answer 3

Morphology studies form and shape, with a city’s outer shape known as external morphology.

Question 4

what does manhatten exhibant

Answer 4

Manhattan exhibits linear morphology across its 21.6-kilometer length, while the whole metropolitan area is multicellular.

Question 5

how far does the metro area span

Answer 5

Metropolitan area spans 790 square kilometers, divided into five boroughs dissected by rivers and islands.

Question 6

what did waterway access aid in

Answer 6

Waterway access, especially around Manhattan, aided early settlers and trade.

Question 7

what did the expansion of external morphology rely on

Answer 7

Expansion of external morphology relied on bridge and tunnel tech overcoming river barriers, fostering economic hubs; coastline and mountains now limit development.

Question 8

what did transportation network shape

Answer 8

Transportation networks shaped both external and internal morphology of NYC.

Question 9

what did the grid feature

Answer 9

Grid featured 12 wide north-south avenues and 155 east-west streets, altering the city’s internal layout.

Question 10

what did avenues closer and wider toward the waterfront do

Answer 10

Avenues closer and wider toward waterfront, accommodating commerce and industry.

Question 11

what happened in 1807

Answer 11

Grid’s effectiveness in land management and commerce evident across boroughs, proposed in 1807.

Question 12

what is NYC key feature

Answer 12

NYC CBD’s key feature is accessibility; multi-nuclei including Financial District, Midtown.

Question 13

where is the CBD considered to be

Answer 13

CBD often considered below 60th Street or Central Park; Financial District due to historic harbor access.

Question 14

describe the CBD

Answer 14

Compact Financial District with irregular streets, intense land use competition, vertical zoning in skyscrapers.

Commerce and finance hub, NYSE significant; Midtown accessible, hub for rail and bus routes, offering retail and entertainment.

Question 15

what does midtown see

Answer 15

Midtown sees substantial pedestrian movement, emphasized in areas like Times Square through traffic diversion.

Question 16

what does inner mixed zones include

Answer 16

Inner Mixed Zone (IMZ) includes older neighborhoods near CBD with diverse land uses like warehouses, offices, apartments, and more.

Question 17

what does the IMZ surround

Answer 17

NYC’s IMZ surrounds Financial District and Midtown, encompassing trendy areas like SoHo, TriBeCa, and Chelsea.

Question 18

what did manhattan IMZ transform

Answer 18

Manhattan’s IMZ transformed industrial spaces into stylish destinations, e.g., designer boutiques in SoHo, loft apartments in TriBeCa, and High Line in Chelsea.

Question 19

where does IMZ extend to

Answer 19

IMZ extended to surrounding areas: Brooklyn (Greenpoint, Williamsburg), Queens (Hunters Point), New Jersey (Hoboken).

Question 20

what happend to manhattans former slums

Answer 20

Lower Manhattan’s former slums gentrified, exemplified by Tenement Museum; changing functions due to land use competition, invasion, and succession.

Question 21

how is NYC dominant in residential zone

Answer 21

in terms of spatial extent, offering diverse dwellings.

Question 22

what are some recognizable residential zones

Answer 22

Recognizable residential zones on Manhattan Island include Central Park, Harlem, and the Bronx.

Question 23

what have upper west and upper east south after

Answer 23

Exclusive Upper West and Upper East Sides highly sought-after with Central Park and Midtown access.

Question 24

what is manhattan median property sale

Answer 24

Manhattan’s median property sale price around $17,000/sq meter, among world’s priciest; high residential density encourages riverfront high-rise condos.

Question 25

what has been happening since the 1950s

Answer 25

Ongoing redevelopment since the 1950s removes slums; urban renewal in neighborhoods like SoHo, Lower East Side, Chelsea.

Question 26

what does housing futher away offer

Answer 26

Residential housing farther from center (Long Island, outer boroughs) features larger homes, attracting with affordability, space, and less congestion.

Question 27

Describe outer business districts

Answer 27

Outer Business Districts (OBDS) spread throughout the metropolitan area, serving local neighborhoods.

Question 28

where is OBDS located

Answer 28

OBDS located in Brooklyn, Jamaica, Staten Island, Harlem, Long Island, South Bronx, and beyond.

Question 29

what are examples of OBD

Answer 29

Examples include multi-level malls like Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, with subway stations on lower floors and retail shops, cafes, and restaurants above.

Question 30

what do these OBDS help out

Answer 30

These OBDS aggregate central business functions and cater to surrounding communities.

Question 31

describe Special purpose zones

Answer 31

NYC has scattered special purpose zones, including UN Headquarters in Manhattan’s Turtle Bay.

Question 32

what do central park and prospect park show

Answer 32

showcase historical preservation of urban environment.

Question 33

what does inertia often limit

Answer 33

Inertia often limits function change, like Coney Island’s amusement area; some sites may have lost original benefits.

Question 34

what is well linked to publci transport

Answer 34

Sports venues like Citi Field, Yankee Stadium, and Madison Square Garden are well-linked to public transport, distributed across boroughs.

Question 35

describe Industrial zones

Answer 35

Centrifugal forces moved NYC’s manufacturing away from the core.

Land use competition altered manufacturing’s size and location; efforts to safeguard districts led to 16 Industrial Zones established in 2006.

Agglomeration plays a role, seen in places like Brooklyn Navy Yard with 500+ manufacturing, design, and tech businesses.

Question 36

describe Rural-urban fringe

Answer 36

Upstate New York north of core metro area, includes Westchester on Rural-Urban Fringe (RUF).

RUF areas lack clear boundaries due to urban encroachment; residential developments encroach into agricultural zones.

Transition seen in traditional agricultural areas like dairying and horticulture on Long Island, impacting land use.