FACILITIES & AMENITIES Flashcards
What would you expect of an area with MANY DIFFERENT FACILITIES?
• more EXPENSIVE
due to wider range of activities and its social location
What would you expect of an area with LITTLE FACILITIES?
• CHEAPER housing due to a possible LESS DESIRABLE location as perhaps businesses have shut down due to big population of the population who can’t afford to shop
What would you expect of TRANSPORT FACILITIES in a RURAL AREA?
You would expect them to LIMITED and far less transport facilities available sufficient for travelling. Perhaps only 1 or 2 methods of transport available
What would you expect of TRANSPORT FACILITIES in an URBAN ARRA?
Many facilities can be expected and all would be WELL CONNECTED and function around the clock to accommodate high density population
Why might people need SHOPPING services close by?
They may not have a CAR. They may have a disability and cannot use transport meaning they wish to WALK.
Why must you consider which SCHOOL you may send your child before relocating?
Because you must research CATCHMENT AREAS that will affect your decision
Give 3 examples of SOCIAL FACILITIES & CLUBS
- restaurants
- pubs
- night clubs
Give 3 examples of CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & ART SERVICES
- museums
- galleries
- cinemas
Give 3 examples of SPORTS & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
- zoo
- playgrounds
- public swimming pool
Give 3 examples of EDUCATION & TRAINING FACILITIES
- libraries
- community colleges
- private tuition
What are the 4 different types of FACILITY?
- SOCIAL
- CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & ARTS
- SPORTS & RECREATIONAL
- EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING