MEDC

• What are the two models to describe urban zones and land use?

  The Burgess model, and The Hoyt model.
• How does the Burgess model suggest cities grow?

  Outwards from the CBD
• How is the Burgess model set out?

  Concentric rings of urban land use.
• What does PLVI stand for?


  Peak land value intersection
• Where is PLVI highest on the Burgess model?


  The CBD.
• What are characteristics of the CBD? - Newcastle

  • Located at the centre of the city and model
  • High footfall
  • Accessible (Metro station, A1, airpot)
  • High order comparison stores and services (Eldon sq, Metrocentre)
  • Tallest buildings
  • Lack of green space
  • Pedestrianised
• What are characteristics of the Inner city?

  • High density residential housing
  • Grid iron landscape pattern
  • High rise flats
  • Old factory worker housing
• What are characteristics of the inner suburbs?

  • Residential area
  • Often semi-detached
  • Front and back gardens
  • Bay windows
• What are characteristics of the outer suburbs?

  • Residential area
  • Often semi-detached houses and detached
  • Large gardens
  • Often new builds
  • Parks and gardens
• What are characteristics of the rural urban fringe?

  • Low density housing
  • Large detached homes
  • Open space and greenery
  • Business parks and industrial estates
• Example of the CBD in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

  Newcastle
• Example of the inner city in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

  Byker
• Example of the inner suburbs in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

  Gosforth
• Example of the outer suburbs in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

  Brunton park
• Example of the rural urban fringe in Newcastle Upon Tyne?


  Great park
• What does MEDC stand for?

  More Economically Developed Country
• What does the Hoyt model have that the Burgess model does not?

  Sectors
• What influences sector placement on the Hoyt model?

  Main roads, rivers and railways etc.
• Where is the CBD in the Hoyt model?

  In the centre.
• Why may factory/industry zones radiate out the CBD of the Hoyt model?

  Because they may follow the line of a main road or railway so they can transport goods from the factory.
• Why was working class housing developed along the River Tyne in the Hoyt model?

  Because the river became central to industry.