Applying Distance Decay theory to land use in Blackpool
1. Preparing for your coursework The coursework itself… Marks are awarded for different sections. Applied Understanding Methodology Data Presentation Data Interpretation Evaluation. Each section carries the same amount of marks. (Maximum 6 marks in each section)
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3. Distance Decay What is it? How is it related to land use? How can we use it in our coursework?
6. Price of land Low High C.B.D. Distance As distance from the CBD increases there is less competition for land, so values fall (distance decay) Shops and offices can afford high land values of the CBD Industry Residential Shops and offices Industry cannot afford the highest land values so is found away from the CBD Housing can only afford low land values. Simplified Distance Decay Model
7. Price of land Low High C.B.D. Distance Simplified Distance Decay Model