Key Takeaways
Lesson Description
Key Takeaways
• Urbanization increases as societies industrialize.
• Cities develop according to recognizable land-use patterns.
• Transportation influences urban growth.
• Urban areas face challenges including sprawl, segregation, congestion, and housing shortages.
• Sustainable urban planning improves quality of life.
Must Know Models
Burgess Concentric Zone Model
Hoyt Sector Model
Harris-Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model
Galactic City Model
Central Place Theory
Must Know Vocabulary
Urbanization
Megacity
Metropolitan Area
Central Business District (CBD)
Edge City
Suburbanization
Urban Sprawl
Gentrification
Redlining
Infrastructure
AP Exam Focus
• Compare urban models.
• Explain causes of urbanization.
• Analyze challenges facing modern cities.