The Burgess Model, developed by sociologist Ernest W. Burgess in 1925, is a theoretical framework that explains urban land use. It depicts cities as concentric circles, with each ring representing different socio-economic groups and land uses. The model suggests that as one moves outward from the city center, residential areas become more affluent, while the inner zones are typically characterized by lower-income housing and industrial activities. This model is based on the idea of urban growth and social stratification, illustrating how cities expand over time. Although it primarily applies to early 20th-century cities, it provides a foundational understanding of urban development and has influenced subsequent urban theories, such as the Hoyt Model and Multiple Nuclei Model.