Retail In Guildford Flashcards
Where is Guildford located?
- Surrey
- SE England
- South of Woking
- North of Godalming
When and where was the friary centre built?
- In the 80s
* In the CBD
How did the friary centre contribute to economic growth?
It boosted sales in the town centre
What problems are there with the friary?
- 14% shops unhibited
* Shops struggle to get business due to internet shopping
When and where was the Ladymead retail park built?
- In the 90s
* Outside of the town centre
Why did Ladymead provide convenience?
Because it avoided congestion from the A3
What is sold at the Ladymead retail park?
High order goods
Where are Tesco and Sainsbury’s built?
I’m suburban areas like Park Barn and Burpham
What problems do Tesco and Sainsbury’s cause?
Independent shops like greengrocers shut down due to increased completition
Who would be negatively impacted by the retail changes?
- Elderly in suburban estates like Bellfields as they rely on local shops as they have less mobility
- Enviromentalists in the suburbs like Onslow because out of town retail parks increase congestion and air pollution - retail parks built on greenfield sites destroying habitats
Who would be positive about the retail changes?
•A young mother from inner city estates like Park Barn because she can take kids to Friary when it’s raining - increased QoL
