Land use in different zones

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Central business District (CBD)

Tall, high density buildings- makes the most of space.

Lots of shops and office

Function- a commercial centre for tourist attractions and jobs.

Zone of Transition/ old industrial zone

Sate of constant change

Constant redevelopment and renewal in order to expand the CBD

Old housing and light manufactoring industries.

Dates back to the industrial revolution.

Range of car parks, cafes and old housing converting to offices.

Inner city

Terraced housing built in 19th century

Housing often linear and back to back

Run down areas unless housing is redeveloped

High rise flats with lots of schools and parks

Inner suburbs

1920s-1950s housing

Large housing with gardens, often semi-detached

Council estates

Facilities such as parks and rows of shops

Outer suburbs

Modern, large housing, detached

Ideal for families, especially young children

Gardens, garages, safe roads close by, parks and open spaces

Rural-Urban fringe

Out of town shopping centre

Good transport links

Few houses

Large facilities and business parks

Land is cheap and is close to the countryside

Function- provide shops and transport links for people in urban and rural areas

Countryside

Few houses, schools and hospitals

Mainly farm land

Lots of nature reserves, country parks and golf courses

Most areas are protected from development