Cambridge Science Park

Question 0

What is the difference between a science park and business park?

Answer 0

A science park is different to a business park as it is more research orientated, rather than production or commercially based.

Question 1

A case study of:

Answer 1

• A science park
• a high-tech industry
• based on Silicon Valley in America

Question 2

Give some facts about the science park

Answer 2

• Cambridge science park was set up in 1970 by cambridge university and is now in it’s 7th phase of development and is home to over a 100 firms.
• the building of the science park was carefully managed so it did no go out of control and so it didn’t damage the environment or green belt.

Question 3

What are the positives of the science park?

Answer 3

• very good transport links to A14 and M11
• new £17mil, 80,000sq ft development has attracted new companies such as Phillips and Toshiba
• made to be aesthetically pleasing( lake+trees)
• encouraged development of other science parks

Question 4

What are the main types of companies are there?

Answer 4

• chemicals 32%
• instruments 20%
• electrical engineering 20%
• business 12%