The sector theory is a model used in urban geography that divides cities into sectors based on socioeconomic factors. It suggests that different activities and land uses tend to cluster in certain areas of the city.
Related terms
Central Business District (CBD): The CBD is the core area of a city where commercial and financial activities are highly concentrated.
Suburbanization: Suburbanization refers to the process of population growth and physical expansion of suburbs at the expense of central cities.
Gentrification: Gentrification is when wealthier individuals move into lower-income neighborhoods, often resulting in rising property values and displacement of original residents.