The Advantages Of Locating Business In The Outer Suburbs Of The City Flashcards

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Motorways

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Highly accessible for retail parks eg the Fort and Straiton beside the city by-pass which
gives easy and quick access to M9 and M8
Which maximises the range and sphere of influence for both retail and business parks

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Suburban housing estates

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Liberton and Gilmerton beside straiton

Portobello/Seafield for the Fort - providing much of the workforce

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Many part-time

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Female employees in retail parks near to their homes. These are far enough away from the CBD - reducing traffic congestion in the city centre

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Rents and rates

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Lower - Allowing for larger floor area for both business units and retail outlets
Large free car parks
Modern businesses have space for large vehicles to manoeuvre

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