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OUT OF TOWN SHOPPING. HOUSING AND PLANNING REVIEW

Ian P. Wallis

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Out of town shopping is discussed as a major issue in town and regional planning. Four broad categories of shop type are considered in relation to transport, car parking, land use and environmental aspects: 1, off-centre food based superstores; 2, non food superstores; 3, the corner shop or local parade or district centre; and 4, the quality high street of the late 20th century. It is argued that edge-of-centre, off-centre, and out of town retailing will free the town centre from traffic pressure, the pressure to redevelop and assemble large sites, and the burden of overcrowded locations. (TRRL)

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Out of town shopping is discussed as a major issue in town and regional planning. Four broad categories of shop type are considered in relation to transport, car parking, land use and environmental aspects: 1, off-centre food based superstores; 2, non food superstores; 3, the corner shop or local parade or district centre; and 4, the quality high street of the late 20th century. It is argued that edge-of-centre, off-centre, and out of town retailing will free the town centre from traffic pressure, the pressure to redevelop and assemble large sites, and the burden of overcrowded locations. (TRRL)

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Out of town shopping is discussed as a major issue in town and regional planning. Four broad categories of shop type are considered in relation to transport, car parking, land use and environmental aspects: 1, off-centre food based superstores; 2, non food superstores; 3, the corner shop or local parade or district centre; and 4, the quality high street of the late 20th century. It is argued that edge-of-centre, off-centre, and out of town retailing will free the town centre from traffic pressure, the pressure to redevelop and assemble large sites, and the burden of overcrowded locations. (TRRL)

Key concepts: Town centre, City centre, Parade, Business, Advertising, Geography, Transport engineering, Civil engineering

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