1. These three tiers of settlements are the physical realization of central place theory . 2. Gera is a supra-centre according to the Central Place Theory in German regional planning. 3. Market area studies provide another technique for using central place theory as a retail location planning tool. 4. Other influential theories include Walter Christaller's Central place theory , the theory of core and periphery. 5. For some underlying theory regarding physician location, see Central Place Theory . ( Smith, 1977, 1979) 6. The application of central place theory must be tempered by an awareness of such factors when planning shopping center space location. 7. This " spokes and wheel " pattern represents one of the few examples of Central Place Theory in the Eastern United States. 8. In fact, this approach has been used by traditional geographical theories ( e . g ., central place theory ). 9. Erfurt is an " " ( which means " supra-centre " according to Central place theory ) in German regional planning. 10. Walter Christaller ( April 21, 1893 March 9, 1969 ) who was a German geographer, developed the idea of Central Place Theory .
