Ch. 13.2 Models of Urban Structure
Three models showthat cities grow in rings, wedges and nodes
Concentric zone model
A city grows outward from a central area in a series of five concentric rings.
Sector Model
It develops a series of sectors within the city.
Multiple Nuclei Model
A city is a complex structure that includes more than one center around which activities revolve.
Sector model
A picture of a sector model.
Concentric zone model
A picture of a concentric zone model.
Multiple Nuclei Model
A picture of a multiple nuclei model.
Business Sectors
Concentric Zone Model