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
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.