Linear settlement

In geography, a linear settlement is a (normally small to medium-sized) settlement or group of buildings that is formed in a long line. Many follow a transport route, such as a road, river, or canal though some form due to physical restrictions, such as coastlines, mountains, hills or valleys, as in the case of Victoria, Hong Kong. Linear settlements may have no obvious centre, such as a road junction or green. Linear settlements have a long and narrow shape. A linear settlement is in contrast with ribbon development, which is the outward spread of an existing town along a main street.

Linear settlement

In geography, a linear settlement is a (normally small to medium-sized) settlement or group of buildings that is formed in a long line. Many follow a transport route, such as a road, river, or canal though some form due to physical restrictions, such as coastlines, mountains, hills or valleys, as in the case of Victoria, Hong Kong. Linear settlements may have no obvious centre, such as a road junction or green. Linear settlements have a long and narrow shape. A linear settlement is in contrast with ribbon development, which is the outward spread of an existing town along a main street.