Hoyt Sector Model of Urban Ecology
CBD Central Business District Government offices Business Shopping Churches Most accessible point Most expensive land Most profitable activities Causes growth of city by expansion
CBD High Income Sector Easy access to CBD Easy access to highways On west side away from industrial air pollution High elevation Close to lake/river
CBD Middle Income Sectors Access to CBD Access to highways Retail areas in this sector West of industrial areas minimal air pollution
CBD Industrial & Transportation Sectors Industry Transportation Access to CBD Pollution
CBD Low Income Sectors Close to Industry In pollution zone low laying land Poor road access Limited retail available
CBD Lowest Income Sector (slum) Next to Industry In pollution zone low laying land Poor road access No retail available The “wrong side of the tracks”
CBD Hoyt Sector Model of Urban Ecology High Income Middle Income Transportation & Industrial Low Income Slum For a review just click