Central business district (CBD) - Urban models in MEDCs

CBD is short for

• Central Buying District

• Central Building District

• Central Business District

• Central Business Directory

Every urban area is characterized by

• 1 zone

• 2 zones

• 3 zones

• 7 zones

The central business district is characterized by

• Business activity such as retail shops and banks

• Factories

• Residential buildings

• Parks

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Central Business District?

• Expensive Land

• Green Spaces

• Full of people

• High Rise Buildings

Why is the CBD located in the centre of a city?

• It is the most accessible location

• It has the best scenery

• Coincidence

The Transition Zone is

• Found in the center of the city

• Is found between the CBD and Residential Zone

• Is found on the outer parts of the city

The Residential Zone is characterized by

• Commercial and Retail outlets

• Residential and very small shops

• Workshops and Factories

What kind of buildings can we see in the CBD?

• Public housing buildings

• Multi-storey factory buildings

• skyscrapers

• playgrounds

The rent of office buildings in Central is higher than that in other districts of Hong Kong.

• True

• False

The CBD is highly accessible because different types of (a)   connect it with other parts of Hong Kong and mainland China.