APHG: 6.6-7: Density, and Infrastructure.

These flashcards cover key concepts regarding population density, land use, zoning, infrastructure, and their impacts on urban development and social patterns.

Population Density

The amount of people that occupy a specific unit of land.

High Density Residential

Areas with a high concentration of residential buildings and people.

Bid-Rent Theory

The theory that land value is influenced by its distance from the market/city center, with proximity leading to higher costs.

Zoning Policies

Regulations established by local governments that determine the types of development or land use permitted in specific areas.

Infill

The redevelopment of vacant land to improve the surrounding area, often involving conversion of previous industrial sites.

Infrastructure

The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including transportation, communication, and utilities.

Suburban Sprawl

The expansion of human populations away from central urban areas into low-density, auto-dependent communities.

Economic Segregation

The separation of people into different areas or neighborhoods based on economic status.

Cultural Factors in Land Use

The influence of cultural practices and preferences on how land is utilized and residential patterns are formed.

Transportation Technology

Advancements that allow for greater mobility, leading to changes in residential patterns and urban development.