Leicester Urban Change

Question 0

Giving an example, describe how a pedestrianised zone in Leicester is beneficial.

Answer 0

Reduces danger of car accidents in a busy city, reduces congestion (the lanes)

Question 1

Give 4 ways in which Leicester has changed in the recent years

Answer 1

.Pedestrianised zones
.Higher buildings
.Bus stations
.Lots of shopping centres

Question 2

Giving an example, explain why building high in Leicester is beneficial.

Answer 2

CBDs have high land costs due to it’s great demand for any business, there very small tall building get the same volume, but for less money (premier inn)

Question 3

Giving an example, explain why there are so many shopping centres in Leicester

Answer 3

The land use in Leicester is predominantly retail shops (and some offices), this is due to Leicester being a place where people come to shop, as a result, many shopping centres have grown and become very popular (Highcross)

Question 4

Explain why having a bus station in Leicester is beneficial, giving an example.

Answer 4

This reduces the amount of cars on the road, meaning traffic is reduced (St Margaret’s Bus station)