Question

New suburbs that include retailing, industry, office, and entertainment activities, but are less connected to the central city, and more connected to other suburban centers, are known as ________.

a. urban decentralization
b. counterurbanization
c. concentric zones model
d. urban realms model
e. edge cities

Answer 1

Option (E)

Step-by-step explanation:

Edge cities are usually defined as those well planned and large areas that are constructed at a distant places, normally on the outskirts of a city, in order to set up a business and shopping centers and for entertainment purpose. There is a high scope of employment in these cities because of its growing businesses.

This areas also includes retailing, offices, industries and other sectors, and are basically interlinked with the sub-urban areas.

Thus, the correct answer is option (E).