APHUG 6.3
Page 1: Introduction
Title: Density, Land Use and Data
Focus: Unit 6 Day 3
Page 2: Objectives
Understanding Urban Patterns
Explain patterns of land use in urban areas
Discuss causes and effects of geographic change using data
Key Learning Goals:
6.6: Characteristics of low-, medium-, and high-density housing
6.7: Relationship between a city’s infrastructure, local politics, society, and environment
6.9: Use of qualitative and quantitative data in urban geographic changes
Page 3: Vocabulary
Key Terms:
Infilling
Infrastructure
Concentric Zone Model
Hoyt Sector Model
Harris and Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model
Galactic City Model
Latin American City Model
African City Model
Southeast Asian City Model
Zoning
Bid Rent Theory
Page 4: Homework
Upcoming assignments:
Map Test
Summative Assessment
StoryMap Project
Due Date: MONDAY
Page 5: Warm-Up Activity
Task: Discuss factors influencing location within a city
Page 6: Land Use Overview
Urban Land Use
Land costs decrease with distance from CBD
Business, retail, manufacturing, and residential locations relative to CBD
Page 7: Models of Urban Structure
Concentric Zone Model
Economic activities centralized near the CBD, with outward zones including:
Zone of transition
Working-class residential areas
Middle-class residences
Commuter zone
Page 8: Urban Structure Models
Hoyt Sector Model
Segments develop along transportation routes
Access and distance from CBD shape city segments
Harris and Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model
Economic activities cluster in nodes (e.g., business and manufacturing)
Page 9: Galactic City Model
Peripheral Model
Decentralization linked to automobile use
Includes edge cities and specialized subcenters
Page 10: Latin America City Model
Griffin-Ford Model
Shares characteristics of concentric and sector models
Market center includes both modern business and historical buildings
Wealthy residents near city spine; disamenity zones present
Page 11: African City Model
De Blij Model
Concentric rings and sectors radiate from three CBDs:
Colonial CBD
Traditional CBD
Open-air markets
Higher-income areas in CBDs; periphery features squatter settlements
Page 12: Southeast Asian City Model
McGee Model
Port-centered growth without clear CBD
Consistent zones: port and intensive market gardening
Page 13: Urban Housing Density
Residential Land Use
Density decreases with distance from CBD
Wealthier residents live farther from CBD; poorer households are closer
U.S. cities have dense cores but are overall sparsely populated compared to global cities
Page 14: Urban Housing Development
Historical Influence on Density
Older cities developed for walkability
U.S. suburbs built for affluent populations, leading to vacated urban homes for poorer residents
Page 15: Housing Density Categories
Density Descriptions
High-density: Common in large cities with high-rise buildings
Medium-density: Found in older U.S. cities
Low-density: Typical in suburban areas with single-family homes
Page 16: Zoning and Density
Zoning
Division of urban areas into zones for specific land uses
Planning and zoning changes can increase housing density
Higher density facilitates improved services
Page 17: Importance of Infrastructure
Infrastructure Significance
Essential for a well-functioning society
Page 18: Infrastructure and Daily Life
Functions of Infrastructure
Essential services include police, fire, hospitals, etc.
Poor infrastructure results in disease and challenges in daily activities
Page 19: Infrastructure Development
Core vs. Peripheral Countries
Core countries have superior infrastructure; peripheral countries struggle
Economic disparities exist within the same country, influenced by infrastructure strength
Page 20: Strong Infrastructure Benefits
Economic Implications
Supports business operations and labor market effectiveness
Enhances lives and aims for greater equality
Page 21: Political Organization and Infrastructure
Municipal Responsibilities
City governments manage infrastructure and services
Challenges arise from multiple jurisdictions not cooperating effectively
Page 22: Qualitative Data in Urban Studies
Qualitative Research Techniques
Focuses on narratives through interviews and observations
Page 23: Quantitative Data in Urban Studies
Quantitative Data Collection
Involves measurable data samples and statistical methods
Page 24: Types of Quantitative Data
Data Types
Nominal: Named data (e.g., types of housing)
Ordinal: Ranked data (e.g., low, medium, high)
Interval: Ordered with meaningful differences (e.g., temperature)
Ratio: Same as interval with true zero value (e.g., acreage)
Census Bureau is a key quantitative data source
Page 25: Exit Ticket Questions
1. Compare density of residential land in sources A and B.
2. Explain cultural influences on residential land use development.
Page 26: Exit Ticket Possible Answers
Factors to consider:
Privacy attitudes
Green space availability
Home ownership trends
Proximity to work and transportation
Cultural opportunities
Characteristics of high-density housing close to CBD (bid rent theory)