Suburban Development along an Highway Interchange

The above is a typical example the spatial structure of a contemporary suburban development in North America. The highway interchange is the leading structural influence on land uses with a gradient-like effect. Next to the interchange (highest accessibility and visibility) retailing activities, such as restaurants, shopping malls and hotels ca be found. A little bit further are offices, manufacturing and warehousing activities and, finally, residential areas. Obviously, this land use pattern is strictly supported by road transportation.