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Theories of Urban Structure

Theories of Urban Structure. Theories of the Chicago School. The Chicago School. University of Chicago Center for Urban Geography in US. Ernest Burgess, 1925. Attempt to explain social groupings within urban areas Location would be determined largely by distance from the center

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Theories of Urban Structure

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  1. Theories of Urban Structure Theories of the Chicago School

  2. The Chicago School • University of Chicago • Center for Urban Geography in US

  3. Ernest Burgess, 1925 • Attempt to explain social groupings within urban areas • Location would be determined largely by distance from the center • Concentric Zone Model

  4. Homer Hoyt, 1939 • Some criticisms of Burgess model • Actual US cities have more variation • Poor along rail lines • Commercial uses along major streets • Sector Model • Wedge-shaped pattern

  5. Harris & Ullman, 1945 • Cities can have more than one center or nucleus • Suburbs are becoming parts of city • Areas grouped by function

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