Review of Urban Models in AP Human Geography

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to urban models in AP Human Geography.

Bid Rent Theory

Concept stating that land prices decrease as distance from the Central Business District (CBD) increases.

Central Business District (CBD)

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

Burgess Concentric Zone Model

An urban model stating that cities grow outward from a central point in concentric circles, with different social groups occupying different zones.

Hoyt Sector Model

An urban model that describes city development in sectors radiating outward from the CBD, based on transportation routes and economic activities.

Multiple Nuclei Model

An urban model that suggests cities have multiple centers, or 'nuclei,' around which different types of economic activities group.

Galactic Model (Peripheral Model)

An urban model describing a post-industrial city with a decentralized spatial layout, including edge cities connected by highways.

Latin American City Model

An urban model reflecting European colonial influences, featuring a central plaza, spine of wealthier residents, and peripheral poverty zones.

Sub-Saharan African City Model

An urban model with distinct CBDs and ethnic neighborhoods, heavily influenced by colonial history and apartheid legacies.

Southeast Asian City Model

An urban model focused around a port rather than a traditional CBD, influenced by trade and colonial history.

Edge Cities

Suburban developments that contain employment centers, shopping, and entertainment outside of the traditional CBD.