Alternative Functions for the CBD
Refers to AQA A2 Geography
World Cities Option
- Created by: Bethany
- Created on: 30-04-14 19:37
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- Functions of the CBD other than retailing
- Leisure Facilities
- Cafe bars, restaurants, music venues, cinemas and theaters.
- The St Peter's Square area of Nottingham was made more attractive by shrub planting, agreeing to open air cafes, and cleaning the area in early morning.
- Street Entertainment
- Pleasant, relaxing, atmosphere encouraging people to stay longer
- Encouraged at Covent Garden, London
- Nightlife
- Clubbing encouraged in Manchester and Leeds
- Problems assosiated with - a high level of policing is needed to control revellers.
- Theme Areas
- Gay area in Manchester
- Cultural quarters in Sheffield and Stoke
- Flagship Attractions
- The Bradford National Media Museum is an example of this
- Constructing offices, apartments etc.
- Constructing new offices, apartments, hotels and conference centres raised the staus of the CBD for buisness.
- Encourages tourists to stay over and remain in the area
- Residential Uses
- Encourages residential activities to return to city centres
- Providing flats to rent above shops
- Redeveloping old buildings (gentrification)
- Building new upmarket apartments (re-urbanisation)
- Leisure Facilities
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