In this article we will discuss about the population and functional zoning effects in towns. 1. Population Zones: One of the most obvious zoning effects in towns is that caused by differences of population groups within the town. For instance, people of different racial or linguistic groups will tend to congregate together, partly for the […]
Zoning Effects in Towns | World | Human Geography
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Town Sites and Its Advantages | Human Geography
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In this article we will discuss about the town sites and their advantages. Towns, like villages, must possess the basic requirements which make settlement possible. These are water and food supplies, shelter and building materials, and some protection against both natural hazards, such as floods, and human enemies. But this does not mean that any […]
Classification of Town Situations | World | Human Geography
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The situation of a town is its relationship with the surrounding region. Most town situations can be classified in one of three classes; they are linear, frontier or central situations. Linear situations are usually those whose main advantages are those of trade and transport. Towns grow up at specific points along lines of communication. Frontier […]