Internal & External Morphology Flashcards
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What is external morpholgy
external morpholgy is the outside form or shape
What is manhattan’s linear morphology?
Manhattan’s has a linear morphology along 21.6km of the island. Entire metropolitan area is multicellular extending over the five boroughs.
How much does the metropolitan area cover?
It covers 790 squared kilometres
What rivers dissect NYC?
Hudson and East river.
How was the waterway accessibility of Manhattan Island helpful?
The accessibility of the waterway in Manhattan is useful for transportation- economic enterpise.
How did the expansion of the city begin?
Began once bridge and tunnel technology overcame physical barriers passed by rivers, creating new hubs and economic activity.
What is internal morphology?
The internal layout of its functional zones.
What plan was established to control the nature of NYC’s planning?
The 1811 Commissioners’ Plan- which created the ‘Manhattan Grid’, a fixed rectangle matrix of 2,028 blocks.
