1. Resources - Land

2. What is a Natural resource?
Something we use in its natural state
Something we use to create goods
Can be renewable or non-renewable

3. How is LAND A Resource? We use land for: Housing Commercial/Industrial
Urbanization
Suburban sprawl
Commercial/Industrial
Shopping centers & malls
Factories and offices

4. How is LAND A Resource? We use land for: Forestry Mining Furniture
fuel
Mining
Coal
Minerals
metals

5. How is land a resource?
We use land for:
Agriculture
Plants
Animals

6. How is land a resource? We use land for: recreation and relaxation
National and State Parks
Beaches
Backyards

7. Housing and Development
Cities
Urban areas
Suburban areas
Special requirements
Services
Water and Sewer
Garbage and Recycling
Police and Fire
Schools and Libraries
Streets and Public Transportation

8. Older cities Centers of transport No plan Fortifications
Silk Road cities
Port cities
River cities
No plan
Fortifications
Old and new buildings

9. Newer Cities
Urban planning
Building codes
Zoning regions

10. Anchorage

11. Atlanta

12. Boston

13. Dallas

14. Denver

15. Detroit

16. Los Angeles

17. Miami

18. New York

19. Philadelphia

20. New Orleans

21. San Francisco

22. Seattle

23. Discussion Questions
1. Why do cities emerge? How do vibrant (lively) cities attract people?
2. Why are the healthiest cities constantly changing?
3. How did the Industrial Revolution (early to mid-1800’s) affect cities in both Europe and the United States?
4. What do city planners consider as they attempt to account for the needs of the people who will live in a city? What are two possible results if city planners ignore these needs?
5. Thinking of the city you graphed, research what historical events may have influenced the rise and/or fall of its population. List at least two.