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What is the main research question of this investigation?
What is the main research question of this investigation?
To what extent does Lougheed Town Centre follow the Urban Nuclei Model?
What kind of urban geography model is being used in this investigation?
What kind of urban geography model is being used in this investigation?
The Urban Nuclei model was developed by Harris and Ullman.
The Urban Nuclei model was developed by Harris and Ullman.
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Which of the following is NOT a key feature of Lougheed Town Centre being studied in this research?
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of Lougheed Town Centre being studied in this research?
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What types of transportation hubs were studied in this investigation?
What types of transportation hubs were studied in this investigation?
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What methodology was used to collect data on the number of buildings in each zone?
What methodology was used to collect data on the number of buildings in each zone?
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What tool was used to measure noise levels in this investigation?
What tool was used to measure noise levels in this investigation?
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How many distinct sections were Lougheed Town Centre divided into for data collection?
How many distinct sections were Lougheed Town Centre divided into for data collection?
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Data analysis showed a strong correlation between distance from the CBD and the number of transit lines.
Data analysis showed a strong correlation between distance from the CBD and the number of transit lines.
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The research findings suggest that Lougheed Town Centre completely adheres to the Urban Nuclei Model.
The research findings suggest that Lougheed Town Centre completely adheres to the Urban Nuclei Model.
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What are some limitations in the data collection methods employed in this investigation?
What are some limitations in the data collection methods employed in this investigation?
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The overall conclusion of this investigation supports the idea of Lougheed Town Centre closely following the Urban Nuclei Model.
The overall conclusion of this investigation supports the idea of Lougheed Town Centre closely following the Urban Nuclei Model.
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What aspect of the Urban Nuclei Model is supported by the data analysis in the research?
What aspect of the Urban Nuclei Model is supported by the data analysis in the research?
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What additional research is recommended by the authors to understand the extent to which Lougheed Town Centre follows the Urban Nuclei Model?
What additional research is recommended by the authors to understand the extent to which Lougheed Town Centre follows the Urban Nuclei Model?
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Study Notes
Research Question
- The research question is: To what extent does Lougheed Town Centre follow the Urban Nuclei Model?
Table of Contents
- The table of contents includes sections on Geographical Context, Hypotheses, The Urban Nuclei Model, Methods of Investigation, Data Presentation and Analysis, Conclusion, Evaluation, and Bibliography.
Geographical Context
- Lougheed Town Centre is a Central Business District (CBD) in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- It offers access to retail, housing, transit, and city services
- Its growth is tied to retail and service industries, and proximity to transport links (Expo & Millennium Skytrain Lines and bus loops.)
- The area has varying residential densities and multiple retail/industrial hotspots, making it suitable for studying the Urban Nuclei Model.
- The Urban Nuclei Model describes cities with multiple central business districts, or a single CBD supplemented by many secondary outlying business districts (nuclei).
- Lougheed Town Centre has characteristics similar to this model, with varied business types and commercial areas.
Hypotheses
- The hypothesis is that Lougheed Town Centre functions with multiple cores, aligning with the Urban Nuclei Model
- Sub-hypotheses suggest:
- Transport hubs are spread across the town centre, aiding the development of multiple nuclei.
- Housing in the centre is clustered in distinct residential nuclei, with high-density near transport hubs and lower-density peripherally.
- Commercial and transport hubs exhibit higher noise levels, decreasing with distance from these areas.
Methods of Investigation
- The research used a class-divided approach, with 24 sections of the town center, surveying various elements such as buildings, transport hubs, and noise levels.
- Data was collected over a 4 hour period on April 11th. 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
- A variety of methodologies were used, including counting buildings, categorizing by land use, recording transport hubs and noise level readings within designated areas.
Data Presentation and Analysis
- Raw data from grid locations regarding distance from the CBD and number of transport hubs were gathered and categorized for each zone.
- Charts displaying data relationships between distance from the CBD and number of transit lines, number of buildings and number of transit lines, and distance from the CBD and average decibel are part of the data presentation.
- Data on noise levels were collected, also analyzed comparatively against distance.
Evaluation
- The methodologies were easy to follow, with adequate time allocated for each aspect.
- Some weaknesses in the methods were noted, including potential overrepresentation of certain areas on the map, and an overreliance on qualitative data (describing aspects that cannot be quantified.)
- Limitations included a lack of consideration for residential areas, and issues with waste management, street parking, and green space evaluations.
Conclusion
- Lougheed Town Centre demonstrates aspects of the Urban Nuclei Model, showing a spread of various transit hubs, rather than concentration around a single point. This suggests areas with multiple nuclei rather than just one CBD.
- However, the results present anomalies, particularly when noise levels are considered in relation to the distance from the CBD., potentially indicating locations of secondary hubs, warranting further research for confirmation
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This quiz explores the extent to which Lougheed Town Centre aligns with the Urban Nuclei Model. It covers geographical context, hypotheses, and various methods of investigation, providing a comprehensive understanding of urban structures and their implications. Ideal for students of urban geography and planning.
