Chapter 12 - City Spaces: Urban Structure

Territoriality

________ provides a means of establishing and preserving group membership and identity.

auto mobility

During the mid twentieth century American cities were reshaped by the combination of increased ________, federal outlay on highway construction and federal mortgage insurance programs.

Wealthier households

________ tend to trade off convenience for being able to consume larger amounts of suburban space, while poorer households trade off space for accessibility Social Patterns in Cities.

Segregation

________ is the spatial separation of specific subgroups within a wider population.

Processes of congregation

________ and discrimination often result in segregation Spatial Structure of American Cities.

CBD’s

________ consist of a transitional zone, suburbs, secondary business districts and commercial strips, and industrial districts