Burgess Model
Definition
Also known as the Concentric Zone Model; developed by sociologist Ernest Burgess in 1925. It describes urban environments as a series of concentric circles expanding from downtown to suburbs.
Related terms
Urban Sprawl: The process of urban areas expanding outwards, usually in the form of suburbs, and developing over fertile agricultural land.
Gentrification: The process of renovating deteriorated urban neighborhoods through the influx of more affluent residents.
Sector Model: A model or urban land use that suggests cities develop in sectors or wedges instead of rings.
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AP Human Geography - 6.5 The Internal Structure of Cities
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What is the farthest zone from the CBD in the Burgess Model?
What does the term 'Burgess model' refer to in urban geography?
How does the Burgess Model best describe the internal structure of cities?
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