Patterns of Land Use in Towns and Cities

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Patterns of Land Use in Towns and Cities

• By the end of this lesson you will
• be familiar with a simple land-use model
• know how the land is used in each zone

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Areas of Rochdale

• Think about
• Houses size, type, age, gardens
• Shops type, size
• Any factories?
• Services

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so thats where the oldest buildings are.
A settlement usually grows out from the centre
19th century housing
As the population grew, new houses were built at
the edges of the settlement where land was
cheaper.
The first factories were built along canals,
rivers or railways, so that goods could be moved
easily.
Today new industries are usually set up close to
major roads towards the edge of town.
Rows of small cheap terraced houses were built
close to the factories for the workers.
It is also where the main shops and offices are.
In the centre, people can reach them from all
directions.
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A Transect Across an Urban Area
Complete the diagram (with notes) in your books.
You need to includeWhat each area is
calledWhat will be found there
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Houses in the Inner city have big gardens
False
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You will find semi-detached houses in the CBD
False
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Modern houses can be found in the outer suburbs
True
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As you move out from the CBD land gets cheaper to
buy or rent
True
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Shops and offices can only be found in the CBD
False
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As you move in towards the CBD houses get older
and closer together
True