Developed world cities have land use zones with recognisable characteristics which have experienced change and redevelopment. Developing world cities have to deal with issues in their informal settlements.
On the outskirts of the town/city in the suburbsThe outskirts of a town or city..
Where there is more space to build.
Beside main transport routeA form of transportation, eg a road, railway or ferry route. for access into CBD.
Reasons for new housing zone location
Towns and cities grow outwards, so logically the newest houses will be further away from the oldest part of the town in the CBD.
There is more space and cheaper land to build larger family homes with gardens and garages.
Identifying features of a new housing zone
low densityHouses are detached or semi-detached with space for gardens and garages. and larger houses as the land is cheaper away from the CBD.
Street pattern designed by town planners in modern cul-de-sacsA street that is closed at one end (also called a dead-end). and crescentsA street that has a half-moon shape. to reduce the speed of traffic and so safer for children.
Good quality open space, eg parks.
Newer, 20th and 21st century housing - likely to be detachedA house that is stand alone. or semi detachedA house that is attached to another house. houses.
Good quality housing with gardens and space for extensions like conservatoriesA glass structure built onto the rear of a house..
Surrounded by green land.
Separated from industry.
Convenience shopping facilities, eg corner shops.
Nearby schools for children.
Low levels of air pollution as far away from CBD traffic.
Quieter area with nicer sceneryThe appearance of a place. because of its proximity to the countryside.
An example of a new housing area in Glasgow is Newton Mearns.