JM City Urban Planning and Design

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the urban planning concepts, geographic reasoning, and sustainability features of JM City based on the lecture transcript.

Multiple Nuclei Model

A city design featuring several important centers instead of one crowded downtown area, used in JM City to reduce overcrowding and allow access to jobs and services from different parts of the city.

Concentric Zone Model

A layout focused around one central business district with rings spreading outward, contrasted by JM City's design of multiple centers connected through transportation.

Downtown (JM City Placement)

Located near the center of JM City so transportation routes can efficiently connect all areas of the city.

Westview, Northpoint, Eastgate, and Southside

The specific residential neighborhoods spread throughout JM City to reduce overcrowding and improve access to services.

Parks and green spaces placement

Located near dense housing areas to improve air quality, reduce urban heat, and provide recreational space for residents.

Industrial zone placement

Located farther away from most homes to reduce pollution and noise in residential neighborhoods.

Farmland placement

Located on the outer edges of the city because farming requires large open land and access to water.

Harborfront and shipping district

Located near waterways to support trade, tourism, and economic growth through water transportation.

Wind farms

Located near the coast where stronger winds can generate renewable energy.

Renewable energy systems

The use of wind turbines and solar panels to reduce pollution and dependence on fossil fuels.

Water treatment plants

Systems included to clean wastewater before it returns to rivers and the ocean.

Drainage system

Infrastructure consisting of underground tunnels, flood control channels, and pump stations to reduce flooding during storms.

Public transportation systems

Metro lines, buses, and bike lanes implemented to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.

Farmland and parks trade-off

While improving sustainability and food security, using land for these purposes can increase housing costs by limiting space for businesses or homes.

Industrial zone trade-off

Residents living near this area may experience more pollution and noise compared to those near Downtown who have better access to jobs and services.