Business Parks

Unit G2 – Human Geography – Rural Settlement

Figure 1. Blythe Valley Business Park, Solihull.

Source: KDG Photos

a)     Use Figure 1 to explain why the green belt is often targetted for the development of business and office parks.

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b)     Explain the issues caused by second home ownership in rural areas.

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c)      Outline how changes to the rural economy have had social impacts in rural areas.

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