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Flashcards by Jess Molyneux, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Jess Molyneux
about 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Why is the CBD of Manchester successful? (Hint: there are 6 points, under one heading) | ACCESSIBILITY Heart of conurbation Approached by main A roads (A56) Two major rail terminals (Victoria and Piccadilly) and several smaller stations (Deansgate and Oxford Road) Focus of current Metrolink Destination of hundreds of bus routes |
| What are the problems with the traditional high street? (hint: there are 6) | Through traffic and congestion Inconvenient for deliveries Narrow pavement and streets Open to the elements No parking Pedestrian-vehicle conflict |
| What problems are caused by housing above shops on the traditional high street? | Conflict between tenant and shopkeeper Shared access Noisy for residents (if uninhabited) Empty space leads to vermin |
| What problems was Stretford's King Street experiencing in the 1960s? Why? | Problems of traditional high street Unable to attract chains stores (more likely to stay in business, good status, more jobs) Wealthy people moving away from inner suburbs and taking their disposable income |
| What developed in the place of the King Street high street? (Bonus: when was this? | Stretford Mall - 1970 |
| How did Stretford Mall solve the parking problems? (Hint: there are 3 points) | Parking built into plans Multi-storey and outdoor provision Choice of parking, accommodates all shoppers |
| How did Stretford Mall solve the delivery problems? (Hint: there are 2 points) | Separate access roads for delivery vans Separate areas for delivery vans to park and off load, back entries |
| How did Stretford Mall solve pedestrian-vehicle conflict? (Hint: there are 2 parts) | Reduced on the way to the mall by: Crossings nearby Railings on nearby roads Subways Indoor shopping itself reduces conflict |
| How did Stretford Mall solve the weather problems? | Indoor, with roof |
| How did Stretford Mall solve the through traffic problems? (Hint: there are 3 points) | Widened roads Traffic filtering (lanes) Shops out of the way |
| How did Stretford Mall change the lack of modern chain stores on King Street? | Few chain stores aimed at affluent people |
| What are the advantages of out-of-town shopping centres? (hint: there are 8) | Larger than city's equivalent (land cheap) Possible extensions (land available) Less congestion - no through traffic Less busy - shoppers only Workers/customers live nearby - suburbs Compact (less walking) Shoppers not exposed to weather Longer opening hours (no flats nearby) |
| Why is the location of the Trafford Centre ideal? (Hint: there are 3 points) | Access roads (M60, J9 and J10) Proximity of other Brownfield sites (possible extension) Combination of retail and leisure (soccer dome, gyms, golf, Chill Factore, Air Extreme, Jump Nation, Event City) |
| When did the Trafford Centre open? | September 1998 |
| What is the negative impact of the Trafford Centre? | Takes business away from local, independent stores in surrounding areas (adverse effect on smaller local economies) |
| What are the positive impacts of the Trafford Centre? (Hint: there are 4 points) | Creates jobs Raises Manchester's profile Reuses Brownfield site Easy access to good shops for suburban, local residents (and others due to M60) |
| Identify three developed points - For a named urban area where there has been recent development, describe and explain the changes. (9 marks) | 1) Describe change in landuse Because of decline of classic high street 2) Describe addition of leisure facilities Because more disposable income, demand 3) Describe deterioration of (e.g.) Urmston Because people are shopping at the TC |
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