The Advantages Of Locating Business In The Outer Suburbs Of The City

Question 1

Motorways

Answer 1

Highly accessible for retail parks eg the Fort and Straiton beside the city by-pass which
gives easy and quick access to M9 and M8
Which maximises the range and sphere of influence for both retail and business parks

Question 2

Suburban housing estates

Answer 2

Liberton and Gilmerton beside straiton

Portobello/Seafield for the Fort - providing much of the workforce

Question 3

Many part-time

Answer 3

Female employees in retail parks near to their homes. These are far enough away from the CBD - reducing traffic congestion in the city centre

Question 4

Rents and rates

Answer 4

Lower - Allowing for larger floor area for both business units and retail outlets
Large free car parks
Modern businesses have space for large vehicles to manoeuvre