dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing, etc
urban sustainability
a city can be organized without reliance on the surrounding countryside and power itself with renewable energy
Galactic City Model (Peripheral Model)
represents the post-industrial city with its several, dispersed business districts. This model represents a distinct decentralization of the commercial urban landscape as the economy has transitioned to services as the leading form of production. Manufacturing has declined significantly and become specialized.
quantitative data
Data associated with mathematical models and statistical techniques used to analyze spatial location and association.
Concentric Zone Model (Burgess)
A model of the internal structure of cities in which social groups are spatially arranged in a series of rings.
uniform landscape
the spatial expression of a popular custom in one location that will be similar to another
walkability
the overall level of comfort, access, enjoyment, and connectivity of an area that facilitates walking
New urbanism
A movement in urban planning to promote mixed use commercial and residential development and pedestrian friendly, community orientated cities. New urbanism is a reaction to the sprawling, automobile centered cities of the mid twentieth century.
urban design practices
the aspect of architecture and city planning that deals with the design of urban structures and spaces
Primate city
A city that ranks first in a nation in terms of population and economy
