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OUT OF TOWN SHOPPING CENTRES LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. To know reasons why shopping centres develop in out of town locations using ‘The Mall’ near Bristol as an example. POSSIBLE EXAM QUESTION Provide reasons using evidence why shopping centres locate out of town?

Why do shopping centres locate out of town? Annotate the image explaining reasons why.

Why do shopping centres locate out of town? Annotate the aerial photograph explaining reasons why.

Why locate out of town? 1. Massive amounts of FLAT land (space to expand). 2. AGRICULTURAL (farm) land is very cheap. 3. Excellent transport links: very ACCESSIBLE, due to proximity to motorways and major roads. 4. Changing shopping patterns, more shoppers use cars for once a month bulk buying. 5. Increases CATCHMENT area, where shoppers travel from, eg neighbouring towns and cities. 6. Provides a pleasant environment, attractive to shoppers and investors.

1. Massive amounts of FLAT land (space to expand).

2. AGRICULTURAL (farm) land is very cheap.

3. Excellent transport links: very ACCESSIBLE, due to proximity to motorways and major roads.

4. Changing shopping patterns, more shoppers use cars for once a month bulk buying.

5. Increases CATCHMENT area, where shoppers travel from, eg neighbouring towns and cities.

6. Provides a pleasant environment, attractive to shoppers and investors.

POSSIBLE EXAM QUESTION Provide reasons using evidence why shopping centres locate out of town?