Change in the CBD (Central Business District) Flashcards
What problems did traffic cause in the city centre?
Glasgow’s city centre had problems with air pollution caused by traffic. High levels of people commuting by car caused traffic jams.
What was the problem with out of town shopping centres?
Competition from out of town shopping centres was stealing customers.
What was the problem with Glasgow’s train stations?
The train stations were old fashioned and not fit for purpose.
Why was the street pattern a problem?
The gridiron street pattern was not suitable for modern levels of traffic.
What was done to overcome traffic congestion?
Bus lanes, one way streets like Union Street and multi-storey car parks like the one in Buchanan Galleries shopping centre
How were the streets improved for pedestrians?
Buchanan Street was pedestrianised to make it safer for pedestrians and to improve air quality.
What was done to improve the Underground?
The underground trains were replaced with new driverless versions, the underground stations were revamped and automatic ticket machines installed.
What was done to improve train stations?
Queen Street Station completed a major refurbishment in 2021.
Which shopping centre competes with Braehead and Silverburn?
Buchanan Galleries Shopping Centre was
built to compete with the Braehead Shopping Centre.
Explain what gentrification means and give an example.
The Merchant City was gentrified – old buildings were renovated to create upmarket shops, restaurants and clubs.
Give an example of a cultural attraction.
The Gallery of Modern Art was opened to create a cultural attraction.
