The "doughnut structure" of metropolitan development is a metaphor that shows
A) the decline of both the inner city and outer suburbs.
B) a decaying central city and a prosperous suburban region.
C) a declining urban region that is being revitalized by new business such as doughnut shops moving in.
D) a ring of prosperous urban areas around open park land.

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The "doughnut structure" metaphorically describes urban areas where the central city (the "hole" of the doughnut) experiences decay and depopulation, while the surrounding suburban areas (the "dough" of the doughnut) are more prosperous and growing.

The "Doughnut Structure" of Metropolitan Development Is a Metaphor That