Urban Models in AP Human Geography

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to urban geography models for AP Human Geography.

Bid Rent Theory

A theory that explains how land prices change as distance from the Central Business District (CBD) increases.

Central Business District (CBD)

The commercial and business center of a city, typically characterized by high land values and dense development.

Burgess Concentric Zone Model

An urban land use model that suggests cities grow in concentric circles with distinct zones, starting from the CBD.

Hoyt Sector Model

An urban model that suggests cities develop in sectors or wedges based on transportation routes and socio-economic factors.

Harrison-Allman Multiple Nuclei Model

An urban model that proposes cities have multiple centers (nuclei) that attract different types of activities and populations.

Galactic Model (Peripheral Model)

An urban model that emphasizes edge cities and how post-industrial economies expand outside traditional city boundaries.

Latin American City Model

An urban model that reflects the influence of European colonization, with a central plaza and distinct socio-economic sectors.

Sub-Saharan African City Model

An urban model characterized by multiple CBDs and a legacy of segregation, showing the impact of colonialism.

Southeast Asian City Model

An urban model that does not have a traditional CBD, focusing instead on ports as centers of commerce and trade.

Gentrification

The process where wealthier individuals move into a previously lower-income area, often leading to displacement of existing residents.