The evolution of land use patterns can determine many aspects of a given region.  In the example of the Junction Triangle (JT) - a sector of Toronto that came into existence by industrial land use - there have been three major aspects affected by industrial land use: economic, social, and political (Knox, p444).  Land use in the JT has neglected these three aspects of residential life - and thus, has compromised the quality of life (QOL) of the citizens - in exchange for industrial development.

    The original zoning of the JT was solely industrial; however, due to functional clustering, residential and commercial buildings were created to support the industrial labourers (Knox, p443; Toronto Neighbourhoods).  At this time, the JT's population was predominantly Anglo-Saxon Britons; over time, however, due to the poor living conditions...