Why do CBD's decline

Question 1

Why do CBD’s decline?

Answer 1

1. Areas become outdated and left derelict
2. Online shopping and out of town shopping centres cause decentralisation and the doughnut effect (hollowing of the centre)
3. Traffic congestion
4. Crime and threat after dark
5. Land rent values in the centre of Bristol very high £400 per square metre which discouraged people and businesses to buy them.

Question 2

How can CBD’s be improved?

Answer 2

Bristol, Cabot Circus. Bristol alliance spent £500 million on redevelopment of CBD. The new face of Bristol, recentralising retail in CBD complete in 2007=8.

1. Offer the whole experience, more than shopping, leisure, cafe culture, 24 hour city
2. Easy to access- multi storey car parking, public transport
3. Different retail offer- designer brands