CBD, Inner City, Suburbs and Rural-Urban Fringe 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyUrban environmentsGCSEAQA Created by: Madison PhillipsCreated on: 18-12-15 13:50 Different parts of a settlement Diagram 1 of 9 CBD (Central Business District) Market Shops/Offices National Chains Tall buildings land is expensive Vertical land use different use on different floors Pedestrianised Public buildings Town Hall Museum Library Transport hubs Bus station Street furniture 2 of 9 Suburbs 1930's / 1950's housing Semi detached Front / back gardens Garages Bay windows Off street parking Crescents / cul de sacs 3 of 9 Inner City Small, terraced houses Small or no front gardens On street parking Next to CBD Long straight roads Corner shops Factories 4 of 9 Rural-Urban Fringe Countryside City boundary Detached houses (large) Small front / back gardens Crescents / cul de sacs Retail park Office park Golf courses Farms White / green woods Dual carriage ways Cemetries 5 of 9 Social, Economical + Cultural Factors CBD Land Use Businesses, e.g. shops and offices Social Factors Its busy and very accessible Economic Factors Land is expensive (only businesses can afford it). Cultural Factors It's a centre point for entertainment. 6 of 9 Social, Economical + Cultural Factors Suburbs Land Use Medium-class housing Social Factors It's less crowded and more pleasant, with less traffic and pollution. Economic Factors Richer people who can afford to commute and to have big houses live here. Cultural Factors People with families live here due to the space for leisure activities, e.g. BBQ's. 7 of 9 Social, Economical + Cultural Factors Inner City Land Use Low-class housing and industry Social Factors Traditionally small houses were built here near to factories to house workers. Economic Factors Poorer people who can't afford to communte and can only afford small houses live here. Cultural Factors Ethnic groups live here so they're near to important services, e.g. places of worship. 8 of 9 Social, Economical + Cultural Factors Rural-Urban Fringe Land Use Business parks and high-class housing Social Factors It's still accessible for commuters and there's lots of space. Economic Factors The land is often cheaper here so bigger houses can be built for richer people. Cultural Factors Richer people who like rural lifestyle and being in reach of the city live here. 9 of 9
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