What
are land use models?
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).
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)
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Land use
varies throughout a city in an MEDC. The photograph above shows
residential landuse in Newcastle. ![[Revise this topic then complete the landuse crossword]](../images/test/xword.gif)
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