Urban Geography Flashcards

Flashcards covering key concepts in urban geography, including urban development models, poverty, housing issues, and environmental concerns.

Food Deserts

Areas with limited access to fresh food, often found in low-income neighborhoods.

Gentrification

The process where developers buy and renovate declining neighborhoods, often displacing existing residents.

Urban Sprawl

The expansion of urban areas into surrounding regions, often leading to environmental issues.

Galactic City Model

This model describes urban areas characterized by edge cities and a beltway system.

Redlining

A discriminatory practice where banks refuse loans to residents in certain neighborhoods, often based on racial demographics.

Blockbusting

A real estate tactic where agents encourage homeowners to sell their properties quickly due to perceived declines in neighborhood status.

Disamenity Zones

Areas that suffer from neglect and lack of services due to low taxation and poor economic conditions.

Generational Poverty

The cycle where poverty persists across generations, making it difficult for individuals to escape due to systemic barriers.

Feminization of Poverty

A term describing how women, especially single mothers, are disproportionately represented among the poor in society.

Urban Blight

Areas characterized by decay and neglect, often resulting in lower property values and reduced quality of life for residents.

Brownfields

Polluted properties that are often abandoned and require cleanup before redevelopment can occur.