6 APhuG: Cities

Disamenity Zones

• A high-poverty area urban area not connected to city services; often in a disadvantaged physical location containing steep slopes, flood-prone ground, rail lines, landfills, or industry.

• A wealthy urban area with access to all city services and amenities.

• A suburban area characterized by low population density and high-quality public services.

• An industrial zone with high levels of pollution and no residential areas.

Latin American urban model

• A model of urban development with a central business district and concentric rings, also known as the Griffin-Ford Model.

• A model that describes rural development patterns in Latin America.

• A model focusing on suburban expansion and its impact on urban areas.

• A model that emphasizes industrial growth in urban centers.

Informal settlement

• An area within a city where people legally own or rent land and build homes.

• A designated area for temporary housing provided by the government.

• An area within a city in a less developed country where people illegally establish residences on land they do not own or rent and erect homemade structures.

• A community of people living in luxury apartments in a metropolitan area.

Smart growth

• Policy implemented to create sustainable communities by placing development in convenient locations and designing it to be more efficient and environmentally responsible.

• A strategy focused on urban sprawl and increasing car dependency.

• An approach that prioritizes economic growth over environmental concerns.

• A method for reducing population density in urban areas.

Gentrification

• The process of wealthier residents moving into a neighborhood and making it unaffordable for existing residents; usually improves housing quality, but older and lower income residents can no longer afford to live there.

• A government initiative to provide affordable housing for low-income families.

• A cultural movement that encourages the preservation of historical neighborhoods.

• A real estate investment strategy focused on commercial properties.

Housing density

• High Density= High Rise Apartments

• Medium Density= Single Family Homes

• Low Density= Townhouses

• Medium Density= High Rise Apartments

Primate city

• The largest city in a country which far exceeds the next city in population size and importance.

• A city that is the political capital of a country.

• A city that has the highest GDP in a country.

• A city that is known for its cultural heritage and historical significance.

Greenbelts

• A type of urban development that promotes high-density housing.

• A ring of parkland, agricultural land, or other type of open space maintained around an urban area to limit sprawl.

• A government policy aimed at increasing urban population density.

• A method of urban planning that encourages the use of public transportation.

Harris and Ullman multiple nuclei model

• A model of urban development depicting a city where growth occurs around the progressive integration of multiple nodes, not around one central business district.

• A theory suggesting that cities grow in a linear fashion along transportation routes.

• A framework that emphasizes the importance of a single central business district in urban planning.

• A model that describes urban growth as a result of suburbanization and the expansion of metropolitan areas.

World city

• A city that wields political, cultural, and economic influence on a global scale.

• A city known for its historical landmarks and tourism.

• A city that primarily serves as a residential area with little economic activity.

• A city that is the capital of a country.