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
2
Q
Suburban housing estates
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Liberton and Gilmerton beside straiton
Portobello/Seafield for the Fort - providing much of the workforce
3
Q
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
4
Q
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