Characteristics Of Urban Land Use Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is urban land use?
Urban land use refers to activities that are found in towns and cities.
What are the recurring features of urban settlements?
Urban settlements have a central core (CBD), industrial areas (inner-city ring), different residential districts (suburban ring), and outer zones of suburban expansion (urban fringe).
How do towns and cities typically grow?
Towns and cities tend to grow outward from a historic centre or core to an urban fringe.
What are the four features common to all towns and cities?
The four features are a central core, an inner-city zone, a suburban zone, and an urban fringe.
What characterizes the central core of a city?
The central core is the oldest part of a city, featuring the CBD, multi-storey development, high-value land, concentrated retail and office space, pedestrianisation, convergence of public transport, traffic restrictions, and a low residential population.
What is the inner city zone?
The inner city zone is a ‘frame’ to the inner core, with older, compact terraced housing, surrounded by industrial areas, centred around transport links.
What defines the suburban zone?
The suburban zone consists of residential areas with segregated zones based on wealth and choice, featuring semi- and detached housing, tree-lined avenues, and smaller retail premises.
What is the urban fringe?
The urban fringe is the outer edge of the city where the countryside is eroded, housing is clustered into estates, and accessibility is best.
What are other characteristics of modern urban settlements?
From the core to the fringe, the age and density of buildings decrease, and different zones exhibit varying levels of grandeur, purpose, design, and style.
