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Concentric Zone Model

By: Milan Haddad and Carlie Wilson

Definition

The Concentric Zone Model (also known as Burgess Model) is one of the earliest and simplest theoretical models to explain urban social structures.

This zone is the CBD (Central Business District) which is the typically at the center of a city and has a large concentration of business and commerce. This is also usually accompanied by high property values.

This is the the Factory Zone. This zone is characterized by a ring of factories and less “high class” businesses surrounding the CBD.

This is the Working-Class Zone. It is also known as the inner-suburbs, but is today known as the inner-city. This zone is mainly residential and is at an advantage because it is located near the major zones of employment while keeping housing costs low.

This is the Residential Zone. Here we see housing and transportation cost rising as the location becomes farther and farther away from the CBD. The overall quality of living rises here.