CONCENTRIC ZONE MODEL THEORY

Concentric Zone Model Theory and Its Limitations. Concentric Zone Model Theory was created by sociologist EW Burgess in 1925. Based on a study of land use patterns and social group in Chicago. City grows outward beginning with the CBD. Similar & functionally related activities will locate at the same distance from CBD.
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1. Concentric Zone Model Theory Presented by Gayathry Satheesan

2. Concentric Zone Model Theory It was created by sociologist EW Burgess in 1925. Based on a study of land use patterns and social group in Chicago. City grows outward beginning with the CBD. Similar & functionally related activities will locate at the same distance from CBD. Formation of zones is based on accessibility in distance to the city center.

3. City is divided in to 5 concentric zones: Zone I    Central Business District Zone II    Zone of Transition Zone III Lower Income working People Zone IV High Income Residences Zone V Commuter Zone

4. Central Business District Social and civic life of city is found in this zone. It contains shopping areas, hotels, office buildings, banks, theatres, wholesale centers, and other businesses. Public uses should be equidistant from the surrounding areas It also contains economic , political and cultural life of the city. City parks, marriage halls, higher order education facilities, hospitals are also located in the center .

5. Zone of Transition Characterized by mixed pattern of industrial and residential land use. This zone is identified by both area wise and population wise. This area may be slated for expansion if the business is good. The residential area also starts from this zone. Other identifying features of this zone are the old structures, apartments ,residential slums and shabby homes.

6. Lower Income Working Zone Lower status residential area The " working men quarters " Solid blue-collar, located close to factories of zones 1 and 2 More stable than the transition zone around the CBD Often characterized by ethnic neighborhoods Spreading outward because of pressure from transition zone and because blue-collar workers demanded better housing

7. High Income Residences It contains large residential area of city. It is also called high class residential zone in the Concentric Zone Model Theory Well decorated, undivided and costly constructed high class residences are found in this zone. Buildings with high quality infrastructure and community facilities are included in this zone. In most cases, this zone may be the most accessible area from all parts of the city

8. Commuters' Zone In this zone, all the suburban communities found along the arteries of transportation. As growth occurs, each inner zone of the generalized diagram tends to invade the next outer zone.

9. Limitations Too simple and Static Limited in historical and cultural applications. It is a product of its time. (1950s) The model was developed for American cities and has limited applicability elsewhere. Ignorance to the process of redevelopment

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