CBD

The Central Business District is at the heart of a city where the original settlement was sited.

Offices, shops and factories are often found here and very few residential areas.

Inner City 

The inner city zone grew during the industrial revolution. It would have consisted of a mix of densely-packed terraced homes and factories. However, many inner city housing areas have now been pulled down and replaced with high rise flats.

Suburbs

The suburbs began to grow as cities expanded after the 1st world war. Houses are more varied and are often semi detached or detached. There are more gardens and open space.

Rural-Urban Fringe 

Different land uses are found in this area.

Some of the land may be covered in farms, whereas other areas are covered in housing estates.

Out-of-town shopping centres and airports are also often found in this area.

Industrial Estates

These have been built on the fringe of many towns and cities, where there is more space for single storey factories and car parks