Models of Urban Land Structure USA Cities

Concentric Zone Model Created by Burgess 1st city model Inhabitants with the most money live the farthest from the city center Central Business District (CBD)/ City center Best known area Original site of settlement Retail and office space Accessable Often a focal point with skyscrapers Specialized for office workers

Concentric Zone Model Zone in Transition ( The Hood) Mixed use with light industry Transition from business to residential Older neighborhoods Ghettos (ethnic neighborhood) v. ethnic neighborhood (due to immigrants moving in) Home to ethnic groups not culturally integrated (Little Haiti, Little Havana. Chinatown)

Concentric Zone Model Zone of independent workers' homes Inhabitants include general contractors, plumbers, carpenters, landscapers, etc. Positioned so these people can work with lower, middle class, and the CBD easily Zone of better residence Nicer homes, wealthier Residential areas Commuter's Zone Suburbs Wealthy

Sector Model Developed by Hoyt Cities develop in sectors that continue to develop by moving outward from the city center Key points: Transportation and industry Ex cities: Chicago, Pittsburg, Detroit, Cleveland

Multiple-Nuclei Model Postmodern model Ex cities: Miami, Los Angeles Theme of all of the models is that people are leaving the zone of transition