Urban Land Use Models A model is a pattern which can be used to help explain reality The Burgess Model

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Urban Land Use Models

A model is a pattern which can be used to help explain reality

The Burgess Model

In the burgess model the Central Business District (CBD) is at the center with a series of rings around it. As the rings get further away from the center the houses become newer and the people that live there get wealthier.

An example of this is Blackburn.
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The Hoyt Model

In the Hoyt model the CBD is also found in the center. The remaining functions form sectors or wedges. This is because some functions are attracted to features like transport routes.

Central Business District

The Central Business District is the centre of town and contains public buildings, shops, offices and the railway station. Because of this there is a competition for land so prices are high although offices and shops are willing to pay this much because it is important for customers to reach them.

Factories/Industry

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