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Field Study - Richmond Land Use Pattern Studies

Aims and Hypotheses

Throughout Richmond, there are many different areas used for different purposes, ranging from farming, residential areas, business areas, and even wholesale areas. In order to find out how the lands are specifically used our research group was sent out through different areas in Richmond to record data and inspect what kind of buildings were used for what purpose. After researching the areas in Richmond, the research group and I were able to identify a land use pattern in Richmond which was quite distinct. With Minoru and Richmond center and the surrounding areas we are able to conclude that the CBD area is around Richmond Center. The pattern we had found had shown that the CBD area has residential areas focused nearby and even near the downtown areas closer to Lansdowne. In the residential areas, there are also many services, such as firms, or dental offices allowing the residents easy access to them without having to travel a long distance compared to travelling down the block. Throughout Richmond, there is beginning to have a larger amount of construction taking place, In the CBD area and even in