1.6 Urban settlements

Question 1

What are the roles of the CBD?

Answer 1

• Shopping
• Entertainment
• Finance (banking)
• Offices

Question 2

What are the characteristics of the CBD?

Answer 2

• Most expensive land
• Tallest buildings
• Focus for road and rail transport
• Busiest place

Question 3

Who does the CBD face competition from?

Answer 3

• Internet shopping
• Retail parks
• Out of town shopping centres
• Huge out of town supermarkets
• Business parks

Question 4

What are the threats of the CBD?

Answer 4

• Too little parking
• Traffic congestion
• Pollution from cars, buses and lorries
• Danger from traffic
• Crime
• Increasing costs