Sector Model

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Who developed the Sector Model of urban structure?
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Homer Hoyt developed the Sector Model in 1939.
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What is a key feature of the Sector Model?
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The city develops in sectors, not rings, and growth radiates out from the center along transportation routes.
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In the Sector Model, what determines the direction of urban growth?
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Urban growth is often determined by major transportation routes and roads.
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How are high-income residential areas represented in the Sector Model?
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High-income residential areas form wedges or corridors extending outward from the city center.
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What urban function is typically located in the center in both the Concentric Zone and Sector Models?
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The Central Business District (CBD) is typically located in the center.
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In the Sector Model, how are industrial areas typically arranged?
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Industrial areas typically extend along major transport lines or roads.
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Why might low-income housing areas be closer to industrial sectors in the Sector Model?
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Proximity to industrial areas often leads to lower property values and attracts lower-income housing.
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How does the Sector Model account for urban expansion over time?
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The model suggests that urban expansion occurs outward from the city center along existing sectors.
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What is a criticism of the Sector Model?
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It oversimplifies the complexity of urban growth and doesn't consider physical landscape barriers.
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What does the Sector Model emphasize in terms of urban land use?
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It emphasizes the influence of transportation routes on urban land use patterns.
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How many sectors form in a typical Sector Model?
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The number of sectors can vary, but they generally form around major transportation routes and the CBD.
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Why is the Sector Model termed a monocentric model?
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Because all sectors extend from a single central point, the CBD, unlike polycentric models.
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What advantage does the Sector Model claim over the Concentric Zone Model?
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It claims to better reflect the impact of transport routes on urban development.
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In modern context, what is a limitation of applying the Sector Model?
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Modern urban areas often show more decentralized growth not strictly tied to transport routes.
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Is the Sector Model applicable to all urban areas?
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No, it is more applicable to cities with clear sectorial patterns of growth, often older cities.
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