URBAN MODEL ANALYSIS
URBAN MODEL ANALYSIS
URBAN MODEL ANALYSIS
T-ARCH422 -
PLANNING 3: INTRODUCTION TO
URBAN REGIONAL PLANNING
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Figure 1: Concentric Zone Model applied to Chicago of 1920s (Park and Burgess
[1925] 1984:149)
In the Concentric Zone Model, a large city is divided into six concentric
zones, each with distinct characteristics based on socio-economic status and
land use:
1. Central Business District (CBD): This is the heart of the city, where
most tertiary employment is located, and urban transport infrastructure
converges, making this zone the most accessible.
2. Factory Zone: Immediately adjacent to the CBD, this zone houses
many industrial activities that take advantage of nearby labor and markets.
Most transport terminals, such as ports and railyards, are also located adjacent
to the central area.
3. Working-Class Zone: This zone is gradually being reconverted to other
uses by expanding manufacturing/industrial activities. It contains the poorest
segment of the urban population, notably first-generation immigrants living in
low-cost housing.
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The Hoyt Sector Model, proposed by Homer Hoyt in 1939, suggests that
cities expand in sectors or wedges from the urban core, primarily influenced by
transportation arteries. This model can be leveraged to promote efficient land
use and transportation networks by considering several factors. First, the model
highlights the importance of transportation routes in shaping industrial and
residential districts, which can guide the development of transportation
infrastructure and optimize accessibility and connectivity within the city.
Second, the model's emphasis on socio-economic stratification can inform the
development of policies addressing disparities in urban development, ensuring
equitable access to resources and amenities. Third, understanding the
distribution of high-rent, middle-rent, and low-rent districts can aid in making
informed decisions regarding zoning and infrastructure development, ensuring
that infrastructure and public amenities are strategically placed to serve the
needs of the community. Fourth, recognizing the complexity of urban spatial
structures by integrating the Hoyt Sector Model with other urban theories, such
as the multiple nuclei model, can lead to more nuanced approaches to land use
and transportation planning. Finally, hybrid models, such as those developed
by Isard (1956), can provide a more comprehensive understanding of urban
land use patterns by considering the concentric effect of central locations and
the radial effect of transport corridors. By incorporating the strengths of
multiple approaches, planners can better navigate the intricacies of modern
urbanization and foster more equitable and sustainable development for
posterity.
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