The Suburbs and the Edge of the City[Date] Today I will: - Be able to name and describe the characteristics of the suburbs and the edge of the city. National 5 Urban
What zone is this and what are the characteristics?
National 5 Urban The Suburbs
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National 5 Urban Gardens Garages Fewer houses have chimneys Curvilinear street pattern Low density of buildings 20 th Century semi- detached and detached housing More open space Few shops/factories Golf courses, parks etc. Mostly 1-2 storey, some flats though Cheap land, less accessible
National 5 Urban The Edge of the City
National 5 Urban
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National 5 Urban Late 20 th Century Quite accessible due to main roads and intersections Shopping centres Industrial areas Some housing for commuters Houses have large gardens as land is cheap Greenery Car parking Low density buildings 1 to 2 storeys high