Urban Unit

Question 1

what are all the land use zones

Answer 1

• Central Business District
• Inner City / 19th century
• Inner Suburbs
• Outer Suburbs
• Countryside

Question 2

Characteristics of the CBD

Answer 2

• Lack of open space.
• Narrow unplanned roads.
• Many churches.
• Bus stations.
• Main railway stations.
• Museums.

Question 3

advantages of in town (st enochs)

Answer 3

• Easy access meaning more people will go there.
• Near railway stations like central station so it’s easier for people to get in and out.
• Closer to glasgows underground station making it easier for people to get in and out.
• Taxis making it easier for people to get around in town.
• Indoor shopping to stay warm and dry.
• Helps local shops in the cbd making them more money.

Question 4

disadvantages of in town (st enochs)

Answer 4

• Overcrowding at peak times.
• No room to expand.
• Limited number of parking spaces.
• Cost of parking.
• Heavy traffic.
• Goods lorries cause congestion.
• High land rental.

Question 5

advantages of out of town (braehead)

Answer 5

• No travel into the CBD.
• Less traffic congestion.
• Close to M8.
• Reduces traffic congestion in city.
• Easy to expand.
• Lots of space for car parking.
• Pleasant environment.
• Provides jobs away from CBD.

Question 6

disadvantages of out of town (braehead)

Answer 6

• Uses up the green belt land.
• Takes customers away from the CBD so shops there may close down which leads to unemployment.
• Takes the congestion to the suburbs.

Question 7

Characteristics of the Inner City

Answer 7

• Factories.
• Abandoned industrial buildings.
• Grid iron pattern.
• Main roads passing through them.
• Little open space.
• High density of large buildings.

Question 8

Characteristics of the Suburbs

Answer 8

• Cul-de-sac street pattern to slow cars down.
• Lots of open space.
• Low density of buildings.
• Low levels of pollution.
• Local schools.
• Quieter and more attractive environment.

Question 9

Problems in the CBD (Glasgow)

Answer 9

• Traffic lights slowing cars down.
• Pedestrian crossings slowing cars down.
• Roadworks slowing cars down.
• Cyclists when a cycle lane isn’t available.
• Many tourist buses in already busy streets.
• The old road pattern, width and surface causing traffic.

Question 10

Solutions to Traffic Congestion (Glasgow)

Answer 10

• Ring roads going around the CBD to avoid rush hour traffic.
• Gap sites, unused railway land and old bus garages being used as car parks.
• Traffic meters and traffic wardens to control kerbside parking.
• Improving rail services into the CBD to encourage more people to take the train rather than driving.
• One way streets for traffic to flow freely and faster.
• Improved bus services, carrying more passengers, faster times.