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Urban Land Use Models

AP Human Geography · Unit 6: Cities & Urban Land Use

Learning Objectives

Compare three classic urban models

Identify CBD, residential, and industrial zones

Explain strengths & weaknesses of each model

Apply models to real-world city examples

Zone Legend

CBD (Central Business District)

Wholesale / Light Mfg

Low-Income Residential

Middle-Income Residential

High-Income Residential

Heavy Manufacturing

Outlying Business District

Suburban / Commuter Zone

Urban ModelsBurgessHoytHarris-Ullman

Model:Burgess

Year:1925

Zones:5

Model

Burgess

Author

E.W. Burgess

Pattern

Concentric

Zones

5

Based On

Chicago

Model

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Model Info

Quick Quiz▼

1. The Burgess model arranges zones in:

Sectors radiating outward Concentric rings Multiple nuclei Linear corridors

2. Hoyt's model is based primarily on:

Distance from CBD Transportation routes Population density Elevation

3. The Harris-Ullman model suggests cities grow around:

A single center Railroad lines Multiple nodes of activity River valleys