Urban land use

• What is a common feature of all cities in the UK?

  They have the same dodgy rundown parts
• Why should formal terms be used to describe cities?

  To accurately convey their characteristics
• What are the different zones in UK cities called?


  Areas
• What might you be asked to do regarding city zones?

  Spot one on a map
• What are the four main zones in UK cities?

  1. Central Business District (CBD)
  2. Inner city area
  3. Suburbs
  4. Rural-urban fringe
• Where is the Central Business District (CBD) usually located?

  In the middle of a town or city
• What types of buildings are typically found in the CBD?

  Commercial and public buildings
• What should you look for in the CBD?

  High-density buildings and major roads
• What characterizes the inner city area?

  A mix of industrial and residential uses
• What types of housing are found in the inner city?

  Old terraced houses and modern housing
• What is often found in the suburbs?

  Residential areas with detached houses
• What is a characteristic of the rural-urban fringe?

  It has farmland and open spaces
• What types of parks are found in the inner city?

  Business and recreational parks
• What is a common feature of short, parallel roads in the inner city?

  They often show areas of terraced housing
• Where are the suburbs typically located?

  Towards the edge of the city
• What is the characteristic of the rural-urban fringe?

  It has a mix of farmland and residential areas
• What should you look for in the rural-urban fringe?

  Green fields and business parks
• What influences land use in cities?

  Accessibility, availability, cost, and regulations
• What is a key factor for city centers?

  They are usually very accessible
• Why are shops and offices located in city centers?

  They need to be accessible to many people
• Where do some businesses locate in cities?

  On the edges of cities near major roads
• What is the purpose of locating businesses near major road junctions?

  To avoid traffic congestion in city centers
• What is a common issue in city centers?

  Traffic congestion
• Why do city centers need to be accessible?

  To accommodate lots of people
• What is a reason some businesses locate on city edges?

  To avoid traffic congestion in the city
• What is often the land use in city centers?

  High demand and mostly in use
• How may businesses extend their presence in city centers?

  By developing upward due to limited space
• What type of land may be developed as shops or offices?

  Brownfield land in city centers
• What can old housing in inner cities be redeveloped as?

  Luxury homes for young professionals
• What is often found on the edges of cities?

  Large buildings and shopping centers
• What do city planners control in urban development?

  Types of buildings that can be constructed
• What may be banned in some cities to control pollution?

  Polluting industries
• What limits development in rural-urban fringes?

  Designated green belt land
• What does limiting development in rural-urban fringes prevent?

  City spread into countryside areas
• What is the highest land price location in a city?

  The city center
• What can some businesses afford to do in city centers?

  Locate offices and shops
• What is a trend in housing size from inner city to suburbs?

  Houses tend to increase in size
• What are the characteristics of urban-rural fringe areas?

  • Mix of urban and rural land uses
  • Development restrictions due to green belts
  • Potential for commercial and residential growth
• What are the implications of high land prices in city centers?

  • Limited space for new developments
  • Higher demand for commercial properties
  • Increased competition among businesses
• What factors influence city planning regulations?

  • Environmental concerns
  • Population density and growth
  • Economic development needs