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Human Settlements
Sector theory
Central Business
District (CBD)
Zone of
Transition
Zone of
Workingman’s
homes
Zone of Better
Residence
Commuters’
Zone
Central Business District
A central pivotal point where people gather to satisfy their
interests, fulfill their needs or carry out designated social or
economic functions
Characteristics:
An area of retail trade, light manufacturing and commercial
recreation
Characteristics:
Wholesale market, light industry and various offices are located
Environment is overcrowded
Characteristics:
Social groups are stable and built by large working class families
Residents are those who desire to live near but not too close to
work
Characteristics:
Greater middle class group live
Characteristics:
Lower rental value
Quinn’s criticism