How does land use vary in rich countries?
Land use in poorer countries

Just like richer countries, cities in poorer countries tend to have similar patterns of land use. The CBD is still in the centre, but the
pattern changes from the one seen in richer countries. The land use pattern in poorer countries is not that simple:
· the closest ring to the CBD isn't a zone of old industry and cheap housing. It's a high class residential area, with large villas and modern expensive apartments.
· cheaper housing is found further out of the city
· poor-quality housing can be found right next to the posh expensive areas, but shanty towns and slums are often found on the very edge of the city
· industry tends to be found along the main roads into the city
pattern changes from the one seen in richer countries. The land use pattern in poorer countries is not that simple:
· the closest ring to the CBD isn't a zone of old industry and cheap housing. It's a high class residential area, with large villas and modern expensive apartments.
· cheaper housing is found further out of the city
· poor-quality housing can be found right next to the posh expensive areas, but shanty towns and slums are often found on the very edge of the city
· industry tends to be found along the main roads into the city