Urban Land Use And It’s Impacts Flashcards
CBD
This central area contains the major shops, offices and entertainment facilities
Inner city
Area of old housing and light manufacturing industry. Dates back to the Industrial Revolution when it was comprised mainly of factories and terraced housing providing accommodation for the factory workers.
Green areas
eg. Parks, tend to be dotted throughout urban areas. Range from large botanical gardens to playgrounds in housing estates
Out-of-town retail developments
Originally large supermarkets, soon expanded to other retail and entertainment services
Residential
Housing from a range of periods, traditionally increased in size and price as you move further out
Industry
Manufacturing industries often require large areas of land and tend to locate towards the edge of cities where land is cheapest
Business or science parks
Edge of urban areas, good access to major roads, might be near universities
The core - frame model
A model showing the urban structure of the Central Business District of a town or city. The model includes an inner core where land is expensive and used intensively, resulting in vertical development. This area is the focus of the transport system and has a concentrated daytime population
Peak land value intersection
Calculated by considering a range of factors though is largely based on accessibility (transport links). Land value generally declines away from the PLVI area.
Why are land values highest in the CBD?
Most people are there which increases financial reward
Why do retail functions dominate the CBD?
Transport routes take people to the centre to shop
What would expectto ing a the PLYI?
. Large retail shops, often clothing such as M&S
. Department stores, banks, high rise offices, specialist shops
How and why would land values change in reality with distance from the CBD?
The more intersections the more peak land values
What is meant by the ‘zone of assimilation’?
Run down areas have been regenerated so better quality housing
What is meant by the ‘zone of discard’?
Poor residential housing and old industrial units
