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National 5
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The Suburbs and the Edge of the City
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Today I will:
- Be able to name and describe the characteristics of the
suburbs and the edge of the city.
What zone is this
and what are the
characteristics?
What zone is this
and what are the
characteristics?
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The
Suburbs
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Fewer houses have
chimneys
Few shops/factories
Curvilinear street
pattern
Cheap land, less
accessible
Low density of
buildings
Golf courses, parks
etc.
More open space
Garages
Mostly 1-2 storey,
some flats though
Gardens
20th Century semidetached and
detached housing
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The Edge
of the City
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1 to 2 storeys
high
Late 20th Century
Quite accessible
due to main
roads and
intersections
Low density
buildings
Car parking
Greenery
Houses have
large gardens as
land is cheap
Shopping
centres
Some housing
for commuters
Industrial areas