Which of the following most closely describes the
Which of the following most closely describes the leading trend in retailing in the US during the 1950 s, 1970 s, and 1990 s? 1950 s 1970 s 1990 s A. Downtown business district Shopping mall “Big box” superstore B. Downtown business district “Big Box” superstore Shopping mall C. Shopping mall Downtown business district “Big Box” superstore Downtown business district Shopping mall E. “Big Box” superstore Shopping mall Downtown business district
Which of the following most closely describes the leading trend in retailing in the US during the 1950 s, 1970 s, and 1990 s? 1950 s 1970 s 1990 s A. Downtown business district Shopping mall “Big box” superstore B. Downtown business district “Big Box” superstore Shopping mall C. Shopping mall Downtown business district “Big Box” superstore Downtown business district Shopping mall E. “Big Box” superstore Shopping mall Downtown business district
Ch. 13: Urban Patterns Key Issue 1: Why do Services Cluster Downtown?
Central Business District (CBD) Compact – less than 1% land area Contains large percentage of shops, offices, and public institutions Focal point of transportation
Public Services in CBD Places of government Places of worship Sports facilities and convention centers These places will stimulate business for restaurants, bars, and hotels
Business Services in CBD Cluster in center for accessibility Still meet face-to-face despite modern communication Accessible to people from broad neighborhoods (Cobb, Gwinnett, Fulton, etc)
Retail Services in CBD Bid/Rent theory High Threshold High Range Moved to suburban malls Usually department stores Specialty items at downtown malls Restoration of food markets to attract consumers Serving Downtown Office supplies, restaurants Expanding in number
Activities Excluded From CBD Industry Factories spread operations, limited space = limited factories CBD waterfronts are now tourist attractions Residents Suburban pull – larger houses, yards, schools CBD push – super high rent, poverty, and crime Recent trend – young, single professionals returning to cities
Competition for Land in CBD High Land Costs Underground networks of utilities, transportation Tokyo CBD $15, 000 per square meter Skyscrapers Made possible with tech developments in 1880 s “Vertical Geography” Underground Garages and subway
Food Deserts Location where it is difficult to obtain healthy food Baltimore Incomes well below poverty level Do not own cars Very little healthy food
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