the core frame model Flashcards
(12 cards)
what is the core frame model
a model showing the CBD of a town or city.
what are the two transition zones
zone of assimilation and zone of discard
name 2 characteristics of the zone of assimilation
1) it is appealing and looks nice etc
2) has had the most investment
why can’t theatres, cinemas and car businesses for example be located within the inner core
Because these require much land in which the inner core does not have.
what happens when the distance from the centre of the CBD increases
the building height decreases and so does the renting cost.
what is the bid rent theory
as the distance from the town centre increases, willingness of rent decreases.
Where is heavy industry typically located
in the zone of decay
where are banks typically located
they are typically in the inner core
where are department stores located
in the inner core
what is the oldest part of the CBD
the inner core
where are solicitors and insurance companies located typically
the outer core
why do firms in the centre become high rise buildings
because they do not have enough land to expand so they need to expand upwards.
