Abstract: The author traces the trends in shopping developments and cites cases from abroad. The development of out-of-town shopping centres is shown to lead to an increase in the number and distance of trips made by car in order to obtain all shopping required. Profits of large retailers stand as a symbol of success while the effects on transport, other retailers, the less mobile, the environment, urban development and the like are ignored. In the US most cities have several decentralised areas which are now being disfigured by congestion in the way the original city was. The author suggests that land use planning and transport are too often treated separately. Authorities should act positively to achieve traffic degeneration where frequently used facilities are close to homes, less frequently used facilities in the town centre. Copenhagen's finger plan links planned development to good public transport. The benefits of calming are outlined and include advantages to the local economy. The author concludes that out-of-town retail developments are adding significantly to the urban transport crisis.
Publication Year: 1989
Publication Date: 1989-06-01
Language: en
Type: article
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