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City and Regional Planning QUESTION #5013
Question 1
Which urban form theory explains multiple commercial centers in modern cities?
  • Concentric Zone Model
  • Sector Model
  • Multiple Nuclei Model✔️
  • Central Place Theory
Correct Answer Explanation
Harris and Ullman's Multiple Nuclei Model (1945) recognizes that cities develop around several distinct centers (CBD, industrial parks, suburban malls) rather than a single nucleus, better explaining polycentric metropolitan development patterns.