UK Cities and Urban Development
This section explores the fundamental features of UK cities and their development patterns within the eduqas gcse geography b specification. The content details various urban zones and quality of life factors in British cities.
Definition: Urbanisation refers to the expansion of urban areas and increasing population density in cities.
The text explains the key zones of cities including CBD, Inner City, Suburbs, and Urban-rural fringe, while addressing quality of life factors such as wealth, health, and happiness.
Example: BedZED serves as a case study of a sustainable eco-town, demonstrating modern urban planning principles.
Highlight: The retail hierarchy shows the relationship between different shopping centers, from CBD to corner shops, with particular attention to the challenges facing high streets.
Vocabulary: Sphere of influence/Catchment area defines the geographical region from which a retail center draws its customers.