Urban Land Use Models - Concentric Zone Theory

Summary

The video discusses urban land use models, focusing on how settlements have developed over time. It highlights the Burgess model, which shows how settlements grow in circular patterns around a central business district (CBD). Using Luton as an example, the city center contains modern businesses, while moving outward reveals older industries, inner-city housing for workers, and more expensive suburban homes. The Hoyt model, a variation of the Burgess model, is also introduced, noting that industries often develop along major roads, such as the A5 in Luton.

Takeaways

• 🏙️ Urban land use models illustrate how settlements evolve over time.
• 🏢 The Burgess model demonstrates that settlements develop in a circular pattern around a central area.
• 🏪 The center of Luton, known as the CBD (Central Business District), is a modern area with businesses and shops.
• 🏭 Traditional industries like car manufacturing are found just outside the CBD in Luton.
• 🏠 Inner-city housing in Luton is functional and affordable, designed to accommodate workers in nearby industries.
• 🏡 Inner suburban housing is newer and slightly more expensive, suitable for larger families.
• 🏘️ Outer suburban areas contain the most expensive housing, often with newer, detached homes.
• 🚗 The Hoyt model is an extension of the Burgess model, showing that industries can spread through a city along major roads.
• 🛣️ In Luton, many industries follow the A5 road, indicating a common pattern of urban expansion along transportation routes.
• 🏙️ Luton serves as a practical example to illustrate urban land use models, showcasing the interplay between industrial, commercial, and residential areas.

Q & A

What is the Burgess model of urban land use?

The Burgess model shows how settlements develop around a central area in a circular pattern, with different land uses arranged in rings around the central business district (CBD).

What is the central business district (CBD) in the Burgess model?

The CBD is the central area of a city, typically characterized by modern development, fresh businesses, and shops. It serves as the commercial and economic hub.

How does industry relate to the urban layout in Luton?

In Luton, traditional industries, such as car manufacturing, were once situated closer to the center but have since moved outward. Industry often follows major roads, such as the A5 in Luton.

What type of housing is found in the inner-city area according to the script?

Inner-city housing is typically cheap and functional, designed to accommodate workers employed in nearby industries.

How does housing in the inner suburbs differ from inner-city housing?

Inner suburban housing is slightly more expensive and newer than inner-city housing, designed for larger families.

What type of housing is found in the outer suburbs?

Outer suburbs typically have the most expensive housing, which is usually detached and the newest in the area.

What is the Hoyt model of urban land use?

The Hoyt model is a modification of the Burgess model that suggests industry can spread through the city, typically following major transportation routes like roads.

How does industry spread according to the Hoyt model in Luton?

In Luton, industry tends to spread along major roads such as the A5, instead of being confined to a central area as in the Burgess model.

What is the purpose of inner-city housing in Luton?

Inner-city housing in Luton was originally designed to accommodate workers in the nearby industries.

Why is outer suburban housing more expensive than inner-city housing?

Outer suburban housing is more expensive because it is typically newer, larger, and offers more privacy, with detached homes being common.