what are the similarities between london and paris in their spatial structuring and land use patterns?

Answer 1

Just a guess but I would say that the Thames and Seine(sp?) Rivers that they were built around contribute to similarities in their spatial structuring. See where the main government/religious/economic districts relate to the river as well as the purely residential areas, and then compare the two.

Answer 2

Spatial structuring in Paris and Lodon are entirely different.Paris was entirely remodelled during the Napoleon era,using a grid system not unlike many modern American cities.It was intended to be a political statement reflecting the grandeur of the Napoleonic Empire..London on the other hand has not had any politically motivated updating and is just a hotchpotch of natural development.The only largescale modernizations were after the great fire in 1666 and the blitz of WWII

Answer 3

In addition to the rivers, you need to mention the circular beltways. The Tower of London and the Eiffel Tower are both near the river. The airports are outside of the cities. The Paris Metro and London Underground make it possible to get quickly from place to place.

Look at a map of the two cities -notice the parks, the street layouts, the nearness of important structures to the rivers, the location of the major churches.