Functional Zones within cities

Different activities take place in different parts of cities – in Dublin, factory takes place in industrial estates, shopping takes place in the city centre, most housing is in suburban areas.

City Activities

The CBD is often referred to as the “City Centre” – most shopping and offices are found here

CBD – Central Business District

Industrial Areas

Residential Zones

Recreational Zones – City Parks

CBD....high land values – build up

Less expensive – multi storey buildings near the CBD

Semi Detached – cheaper land in the suburbs

Cheapest Land – detached houses

Cities grow out from the centre – usually the oldest housing is near the city centre, newest housing in the outer suburbs

Inner city homes are small, suburban homes are larger Some inner city housing has been demolished and

rebuilt in recent years

Variations in Housing

Junior Cert 2010 Question

Marking: Two explanations @ 5 Marks Each (Statement 2m, Development 2m + Development 1m)