Cities and Urban Land Use

Suburbanization

• Growth of residential districts surrounding a city

• Increase in urban population density

• Decline of rural areas

• Expansion of industrial zones

Gateway City

• Cities that serve as a major entry point for immigrants

• Cities known for their historical significance

• Cities that are capitals of their countries

• Cities with the highest population density

World City

• A global center for finance, trade, and commerce

• A small town with limited economic activity

• A rural area with agricultural focus

• A city known for its historical landmarks

Urban Hierarchy

• Hamlet, village, town, city, metropolitan areas, megalopolis

• City, suburb, rural area, urban center

• Village, town, city, county, state

• Metropolitan area, megalopolis, township, district

Corridor

• Narrow area of land between cities or countries

• A wide road for vehicles

• A type of building structure

• An open space for public gatherings

Megacity

• A small town with less than 1 million people

• A metropolitan area with more than 10 million people

• A city that is known for its historical significance

• A rural area with a population of over 5 million people

Ghettoization

• Ethnic clustering of minorities due to discrimination and segregation in low cost housing

• A process of urban renewal that improves living conditions for all residents

• The integration of diverse ethnic groups into affluent neighborhoods

• A government policy aimed at promoting multiculturalism in cities

Restrictive Covenant

• Restrictions on selling homes to only white buyers

• A legal agreement to limit property use

• A type of mortgage agreement

• A clause in a lease for maintenance responsibilities

Central Place Theory

• All market areas are focused on a central settlement that is a place of exchange and services

• Market areas are randomly distributed without a central focus

• Central settlements are only for residential purposes

• Market areas are determined by geographical features

Entrepot

• A type of trade agreement

• A port city without customs duties that create profitable trade

• A financial institution for loans

• A government regulation on imports