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What are urban landuse models in MEDCs like? Find out more about this topic below: |
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Landuse
models are theories which attempt to explain the layout
of urban areas. A model is used to simplify complex, real
world situations, and make them easier to explain and
understand. There are two main landuse models that apply
to urban areas in MEDCS (More Economically Developed Countries). These are the Burgess and Hoyt model.
The
Burgess Model
The model below is the Burgess model (also
known as the Concentric Model).
![[A diagram of the Burgess Model]](../images/urban/burgess.gif)
The
Hoyt Model
The model below is the Hoyt model (also
known as the Sector Model).
![[A diagram of the Hoyt Model]](../images/urban/hoyt.gif)