Presentation Name
brooke robertsMultiple nuclei model
The Multiple Nuclei Model was created by Chauncey Harris and Edward Ullman in 1945 to explain the loss of the dominance of the Central Business District as the single nucleus of the urban area.
Chauncy Harris and Edward Ullman
Authors
Chauncy Harris
Edward Ullman
The Multiple Nuclei Model was created to explain the loss of the CBD and the growth of the growth of the outer city. The developing outer city became known as edge cities. Edge cities usually consisted of fast-food restaurants such as Tysons Corner in Virginia.
Description of model
Tyson's Corner, VA
1. CBD
2. Wholesale, light manufacturing
3. Low-class residential
4. Medium-classs residential
5. High-class residential
6. Heavy manufacturing
7. Outlying business district
8. Residential suburb
9. Industrial suburb
How it was applied
The Multiple Nuclei Model can be applied to cities today. It was applied to some cities in the U.S. such as Houston, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.
Atlanta, GA
Houston, TX
