City Models
Definition
City models are theoretical frameworks that represent the structure and organization of cities, explaining how different areas within a city serve different purposes.
Related terms
Urban Morphology: The study of the physical form and structure of urban places.
Central Business District (CBD): The commercial and business center of a city. In Western cities, it is often synonymous with the "downtown" area.
Zoning Laws: Legal restrictions on land use that determine what types of building and economic activities are allowed to take place in certain areas.
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AP Human Geography - 6.5 The Internal Structure of Cities
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