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To see whether the town of Buckingham conforms to a simple Urban model.
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Aim: To see wheter the town of Buckingham conforms to a simple Urban model. Background: Urban areas do not develop in a haphazard way - various factors determine what land use takes place in different areas or 'zones'. In turn, these zones may affect the volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Some of the factors which affect the 'make-up' of a town or City include:- Historical factors: present day towns have developed over many years and their 'layout' may have been determined and developed in the past. Economic factors: often the Central Business District (CBD) is a sought after location for shops and offices. Factories may now locate with fast transport routes in mind. Political factors: local Governments affect the structure of towns with their planning decisions, e.g. The location of an industrial estate may be decided by the local authorities. Environmental factors: the physical environment may influence the make up of a town. For example, housing...
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