Ch.13.4: Urban Patterns in Europe
European CBDs contain more people and consumer services.
Europe's CBDs
More people live in the CBDs of European cities than those of the United States. Wealthy people are especially attracted to residences in European CBDs. A central location provides proximity to the region's best shops, restaurants, cafés, and cultural facilities.
Istanbul, Turkey
These cities are
Paris, France
the most populous
London, England
in Europe.
Sector Model in European Cities
As in the United States, wealthier people in European cities cluster along a sector extending out from the Central Business District. In Paris, for example, high-income residents moved from the royal palace at the Louvre west towards another royal palace at Versailles.
Top 10 Biggest Cities In Europe 2014
Top 10 Biggest Capital Cities in Europe 2014