Sector Model

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Who introduced the Sector Model?

Homer Hoyt introduced the Sector Model in 1939.

What primary feature distinguishes the Sector Model from others?

It uses pie-shaped sectors extending from the city center rather than rings.

What does the Sector Model suggest about urban land use?

It suggests that urban land use is organized along transportation routes.

Which city aspect does the Sector Model emphasize in shaping urban areas?

The model emphasizes transportation and roads in shaping city areas.

How does the model depict high-income housing in a city?

High-income housing is placed in sectors extending from the CBD along desirable corridors.

What is a key limitation of the Sector Model?

It may not apply well to cities without strong transport corridors or modern developments.

What impact does transport have in the Sector Model?

Transport routes create wedges of similar land uses.

How are industrial sectors characterized in the Sector Model?

Industrial sectors extend along railways or transport lines.

How do sectors develop according to the Sector Model?

Sectors develop outward and are influenced by main roads and railways.

Why is the Sector Model still significant today?

It accounts for the role of transportation infrastructure in urban development.

In which model is the CBD often surrounded completely by different sectors?

In the Sector Model, the CBD can be surrounded by multiple sectors.

What does the Sector Model emphasize less compared to the Concentric Zone Model?

It emphasizes less on equal distances from the center for land uses.

In the Sector Model, which social class lives nearest to railroads and factories?

Lower-income groups typically live near railroads and factories.

What type of cities is the Sector Model particularly applicable to?

The model is particularly applicable to cities that grew in the era of railway transport.

How does the Sector Model address the distribution of residential areas?

Residential areas are usually aligned with radiating lines away from the CBD.