Cambridge science park - case study Flashcards
1
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Location
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- Cambridge
- 80km north of London =capital has international links
- along M11 = easy accessible
- nearby Cambridge university -one of the best universities in the world
2
Q
Type
A
Quaternary - its a science park
3
Q
Why is it nearby a university?
A
- graduates can work there
- GROWTH CORRIDORS
4
Q
Growth corridors
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where businesses in the the niche/ themes locate nearby each other to create certain areas specialising in these sectors
- encourages economic growth
5
Q
How does it reduce carbon footprint?
A
- energy efficient (as little as possible)
- promotes recycling
- many green spaces (carbon sinks-absorbs CO2/ animal habitat)
- has public transport links (foot paths / sustainable travel)
- smart paving slabs (improves air quality by breaking down nitrogen dioxide and making it harmless)
6
Q
How many businesses?
A
1500 information / biotech companies based there
7
Q
Significance in UK?
A
- fast emerging as one of the UK’s main high tech hubs
- tech industry began in Cambridge due to the park
