Urban Structures and Models
Students will examine different models of urban land use (e.g., concentric zone, sector, multiple nuclei) and apply them to real cities.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between various urban land use models.
- Analyze how economic and social factors influence urban spatial patterns.
- Compare the applicability of urban models to cities in different cultural contexts.
Common Core State Standards
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