1. Definition: The study of how people use space in cities
Urban Geography
Definition:
The study of how people use space in cities

2. Urban Geography Cities Not just areas with large populations
Centers of business and culture

3. Urban Geography Suburbs Exurbs
Political units that may touch the central city or other suburbs of that city
Exurbs
Small cities or towns with open land between themselves and the central city

4. Urban Geography Metropolitan area Megalopolis Urbanization
The city, its suburbs and exurbs link together economically
Megalopolis
Formed when several metropolitan areas grow together
Urbanization
Dramatic rise in the number of cities and the changes in lifestyle that result

5. Which regions of the earth have few urban areas?
PLACE
Urban areas are clearly visible in this satellite view of earth at night. The light blue areas are “reflective” areas with either snow pack or sand.
Which regions of the earth have few urban areas?

6. Urban Geography City formation factors Because of their geographic
Allow good transportation
Access to natural resources
Because of their geographic
advantages, cities serve as economic
bases, attracting businesses and
people to work in those businesses

7. Urban Geography Land Use Patterns Central Business District (CBD)
Residential - homes
Industrial - manufacturing
Commercial – retail (buying and selling), private businesses
Central Business District (CBD)
The core of a city is almost always based on commercial activity

8. MAKING GENERALIZATIONS
Where is low-income housing found in each of the models?
MAKING COMPARISONS
What has happened to business and industry activities in the multiple nuclei model as compared to the other two models?

9. Concentric Zone Model
An early model showed the CBD as the “bull’s-eye” of the urban area. It is surrounded by other activities.

10. Urban Geography Concentric Zone Model

11. Sector Model
Activities are concentrated in wedges or sectors, which may follow transportation lines or natural features such as a river.

12. Urban Geography Sector Model

13. Multiple Nuclei model
Districts, called nuclei, specialize in one urban activity, and are found throughout the urban area.

14. Urban Geography Multiple Nuclei Model

15. The Function of Cities Shopping Entertainment Government
Educational activities
Cultural activities
Libraries
Museums
Mass transit to ensure all functions operate smoothly