6.1 Vocab

City-state

• Urban center surrounded by agriculture villages (historical term)

• A large metropolitan area with multiple suburbs

• A type of government where citizens vote directly on laws

• A city that is also a separate sovereign state

Urbanization

• Process of developing towns and cities

• Increase in rural population

• Decline of urban areas

• Migration to rural areas

Borchert's transportation model

• It describes the impact of technology on urban transportation methods.

• It focuses solely on the historical development of railroads.

• It emphasizes the importance of walking in urban areas.

• It suggests that transportation methods have remained unchanged over time.

Edge Cities

• Nodes of economic activity that have developed in the periphery or large cities

• Residential areas with no commercial activity

• Historical centers of trade and commerce

• Rural areas with minimal population density

Urban hearth

• Area generally associated with defensible sites and river valleys

• A region characterized by high population density and urban sprawl

• A location known for its agricultural productivity and rural landscapes

• An area primarily focused on industrial development and manufacturing

Settlement

• A temporary gathering of people

• A place with a permanent human population

• An area with no inhabitants

• A location for seasonal activities

Situation

• Refers to the location of a place relative to its surroundings and its connectivity to other places

• Describes the physical characteristics of a location

• Indicates the historical significance of a place

• Refers to the economic activities in a region

Metro area

• A collection of cities with no economic connection

• A region with low population density

• Collection of adjacent cities economically connected across which population density is high and continuous

• An area defined by geographical boundaries only

Social heterogeneity

• Greater variety of people in a population

• Uniformity in cultural practices

• Homogeneity in social classes

• Lack of diversity in demographics

Pedestrian cities

• Cities designed for vehicles and public transport

• Cities shaped by the distances people could walk

• Cities with extensive bike lanes

• Cities that prioritize high-rise buildings