Changes to the CBD - Glasgow

Question 1

1) Many of Glasgow’s streets have been pedestrianised

e. g Buchanan + Argyle Street

Answer 1

TMT these area are now safer for shoppers, they will have

a more pleasant shopping experience + there will be reduced congestion + air pollution.

Question 2

2) Upgrading the CBD created more open space e.g

George Square

Answer 2

TMT events can be held here, attracting more people to rallies / demonstrations, Christmas fairs + a cultural place for people to gather.

Question 3

3) An altered road network has been put in place so there

are now one way streets around George Square

Answer 3

TMT the flow of traffic is eased

Question 4

4) High profile shops have been built

Answer 4

TMT companies like H+M + Apple on Buchanan Street make lots of money

TIB people are encouraged into these stores - through sale signs, music or items displayed in the windows.

Question 5

5) More modern hi-tech office spaces have been built

Answer 5

TMT Lloyds TSB, Bank of Scotland + other finance centres are able to use them for employment.

Question 6

6) All the shops in the main shopping centres e.g
Buchanan Galleries, St Enoch Centre + Princess Square
have been built under one roof

Answer 6

TMT people don’t want to walk from shop-shop when the weather is poor, so they are encouraged into these dry + warm environments.

TMT cafes + restaurants inside make profits from people wanting food + drink when shopping.

Question 7

7) When the weather is hot A/C is provided + free parking

is provided all year round

Answer 7

TMT people will be more attracted to using these shopping centres.

Question 8

8) More steps have been taken to increase tourism

Answer 8

TMT hotels like Hilton + Cultural venues have been built e.g Royal Concert hall, people can also go to 24/7 midnight screenings @ Cineworld.