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Merry Hill Case Study Flashcards

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How large is Merry Hill in terms of the largest facilities of its type in the UK?

A

It is the 5th largest facility of its type in the U.K.

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What years was Merry Hill built between and when did the first shop move in?

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It was built between 1984-1989

The first shop moved in, in 1984

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How many shops are there in Merry Hill?

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200

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How many catering outlets are there in Merry Hill?

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Over 30

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Give some examples of shops that are in Merry Hill (3)

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Primark
Next
Marks & Spencer
Debenhams

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What is the family entertainment zone called in Merry Hill which contains a play zone and mini golf?

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Quest

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How many screens does the cinema in Merry Hill have?

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10

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Give some examples of services located in Merry Hill (3)

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Banks and building societies
Post office
Tourist information

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What community facilities are there in Merry Hill?

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Senior citizens’ clubs
Careers service
Citizens advice bureau

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What motorway is Merry Hill particularly accessible from?

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The M5

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How many free car parking spaces are there in Merry Hill?

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10,000

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Where do the direct bus connections to Merry Hill go?

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Dudley
Wolverhampton
Birmingham

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How many customers visit Merry Hill each year?

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24 million

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What is the catchment of Merry Hill in excess of?

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3 million

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What is adjacent to the main shopping site of Merry Hill?

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The waterfront which has offices and a marina area with bars and restaurants

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What impacts did Merry Hill have on Brierly Hill?

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1984: 1 shop closure
1988: 30 shop closures
The Moor shopping centre was opened at the same time but was unsuccessful

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What impacts did Merry Hill have on Dudley?

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  1. 25% fall in retail employment

2. Halfords, allied, WHSmith, Do-it-all left to locate in Merry Hill

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What are the other impacts of Merry Hill?

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  1. Built in the site of a steel works and Merry Hill farm- this was used by local people as a wildlife haven and was destroyed despite protests
  2. The development also removed the new landscaping and threatened the stability of the canal embankment on the hillside so the Dudley canal had to close traffic for several years
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Responses to the criticisms of the impact of Merry Hill

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  1. Merry Hill has been forced to respond to complaints from local towns that have suffered retail decline. The owners and local council leaders aim to connect and integrate Merry Hill with the town centre of Brierly Hill
  2. Dudley canal has been rerouted and new flats and houses have been built around the site with more expected to follow

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