Central Place Theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geographical theory
gptkbp:appliesTo regional planning
urban geography
gptkbp:assumes equal purchasing power
evenly distributed population
isotropic plain
uniform transportation costs
gptkbp:criticizedFor ignoring historical factors
ignoring physical geography
simplistic assumptions
gptkbp:describes settlement patterns
urban hierarchy
distribution of cities
gptkbp:explains central places
location of services
market areas
gptkbp:hasConcept threshold
range
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Central Place Theory
gptkbp:influenced urban studies
location theory
gptkbp:influencedBy economic geography
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Walter_Christaller
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:August_Lösch's_theory
gptkbp:yearProposed 1933
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walter_Christaller
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6