1.5 case study - chichester Flashcards
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Where is Chichester and what is its significance to west sussex
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- It is located in West Sussex and it is its sub-regional centre
- Caters for a large rural hinterland around
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What is Chichester’s population
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26,000
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What services does it provide
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A wide range of high-order services and facilities
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What service provisions does Chichester provide
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A high density of low and high-order shops in the city centre acting as the regional shopping centre
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How is Chichester accessible
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- The A27 connects Chichester to the M3, M27, M275
- A29 to London
- Chichester railway station - 1h 30m to London Victoria
- Chichester airport North of the City
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Education in Chichester
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- Largest 6th form in West Sussex
- University of Chichester
- three secondary schools and several primary schools
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Healthcare in Chichester
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- St. Richards hospital
- 430 beds
- 6 ITU units
- maternity unit
- 2,500 staff
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Tourism in Chichester
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- In 2014, £22 million refurbishment of its festival theatre
- Chichester district museum Novium recently opened, situated on Tower street
- Goodwood festival of speed and polo and Cowdray park take place
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Sports and fitness in Chichester
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- Leisure centre - swimming pool, flume and gym
- Chichester F.C and R.F.C. in Oaklands park
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Describe the location of House of Fraser, what does it provide
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- Located on West Street opposite the cathedral in the city centre
- Provides a high pedestrian footfall and sphere of influence to maximise their scale economy
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Describe House of Fraser’s sphere of influence
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- As it is located within the largest shopping centre in West Sussex, it caters for the surrounding settlements and rural hinterland
- These settlements are - East Wittering, Selsey, Southbourne and Tangemere
- Provides for a threshold of 50,000 people
