Shopping Centres Flashcards
What are the main features customers look for when visiting an out of town shopping centre?
Location
Parking space
Attractiveness
Close to motorways
What are the main factors that make an out of town shopping centres suitable for their location?
Close to motorways Close to main towns and cities Lots of room for parking In wealthy areas High end stores Away from accident Blackspots Room for expansion
What is a brownfield site?
An area of land that has already been built on
What is a greenfield site?
An area of land that hasn’t been built on before
What are the disadvantages and the advantages to using a brownfield site?
Demolition is needed to clear land which costs money
Can be toxic from previous buildings
Expansion can be difficult
No wildlife is destroyed
Cheaper to buy land
What are the disadvantages and advantages to building on a greenfield site?
People may protest about the construction on greenfield site
Destroys wildlife habitats
No demolition is needed - saving money
Expansion is easier due to space
