Sunday, September 7, 2008

Multiple Nuclei Model

  • Created by Chauncy Harris and Edward Ullman in 1945
  • Theory formed on the idea that people have greater movement due to increased car ownership
  • Similar industries with common land use and financial requirements are established near eachother
  • Manila, Phillipenes

Sector Model

  • Created by economist Homer Hoyt in 1939
  • Allows for outward progression of growth
  • Zones spread out along transport routes such as highways and railroads
  • Can be applied to Calgary, Canada