Urban environmentsLocation of central business district (CBO)
Developed world cities have land use zones with recognisable characteristics which have experienced change and redevelopment. Developing world cities have to deal with issues in their informal settlements.
At the most accessible location such as at a crossing point of a river, like Glasgow's River Clyde.
Near the oldest part of town.
Reasons for CBD location
Central location for road/railways to converge.
Most accessible location for workers.
accessible to most people for shops and businesses
Often a strong geographical location, eg Glasgow is surrounded by hills for defence.
Identifying features of the CBD
Tall/multi-storey buildings
Expensive land valuesThe cost of a piece of land.
high densityWhen there are a lot of things in one place. of roads and buildings
Lack of open space
Shops, eg department stores
Modern shopping mallA collection of shops under one roof. and pedestrian precinctAn area where cars are not allowed.
Cultural/historical buildings,eg museums and castles
Offices, eg business sector
Entertainments, eg theatres and clubs
Bus and railway stations
High traffic and pedestrian flows, eg commuter rush-hour
multi-storey car parksA place where there are many floors of parking places under one roof.
Grid iron street pattern
Examples in Glasgow
High/multi-storey buildings - Hilton Hotel
Modern shopping mall/pedestrian precinct - Buchanan Galleries
Lack of open space - Merchant City
Department stores
Cultural/historical buildings - Gallery of Modern Art
Entertainment
Transport centres - Buchanan Street Bus Station
Multi-storey car parks
grid iron street patternWhen streets run parallel to one another in different directions i.e. N/S and E/W. - Sauchiehall Street, Bath Street and Renfield Street
