Land is the most valuable asset in a city. The use and structure of urban land is decisive in determining the potential for individuals to access jobs, services, and collectively drive productive growth. Effective land use: Creates a platform on which firms and...
Land use / Urban land use
Urban land use literally refers to what takes up the physical space of a town or city. The main urban land uses are:
- Residential
- Industrial
- Commercial and administrative
- Infrastructure (including transport)
- Open space (including planned open space like parks, and derelict space)
Urban land use is generally described as the land use at ground level. This is typically what is shown on maps. It’s important to recognise that as well as a horizontal ground level variation in land use, there can also be a vertical variation. For example, there might be a residential tower block above a shopping mall. This vertical variation is greatest in the Central Business District (see the separate page on economic activity in the CBD).” (Source: Urban land use patterns and models – GeographyCaseStudy.Com)
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