(UR) Urban land use zones - CBD

Question 1

key features of the CBD

Answer 1

• low residential land use
• lots of transport links
• constantly changing
• centrepoint for entertainment

Question 2

problems in CBD

Answer 2

• busy/congested
• lack of space for new developments
• land is expensive
• high levels of noise/light/air pollution
• lack of green spaces

Question 3

ways to improve the CBD

Answer 3

• pedestrianise areas
• build on brownfield sites to save space
• public transport to reduce congestion
• add street furniture: recycling bins, benches, better signs