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Areas of Influence

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The areas of influence and shopping centres in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Grade 11, 2007, Mr. F Clarke

IGCSE Coursework (part 2)

Andrew Pickens

Table of Contents:

) Title Page

2) Table of Contents

3) Introduction

4) Location

5) Location

6) Location

7) Aims and Objectives

8) Hypothesis

9) Method

0) Method

1) Method

2) Method

3) Method

4) Method

5) Exploring the Hypothesises

6) Exploring the Hypothesises

7) Exploring the Hypothesises

8) Exploring the Hypothesises

9) Exploring the Hypothesises

20) Exploring the Hypothesises

21) Exploring the Hypothesises

22) Exploring the Hypothesises

23) Exploring the Hypothesises

24) Exploring the Hypothesises

25) Evaluation

26) Bibliography

Introduction

The second piece of coursework consists of the evaluation of a shopping mall and the 'Sphere of influence'* (in two separate shopping centres) in the Vaud area, of Switzerland. We explored shopping centres with middle and lower goods. I assessed, with a fellow student such aspects as the areas of influences. By this we organized a questionnaire in which a set of data could be collected and compared, as to investigate several hypothesise.

To fully complete the assessment we had to gather a set amount of results from each of the shopping centres. By this we designed a set of questions and a questionnaire fill-out form to collect the results. This contributed to the findings of the sphere of influence of both shopping centres.

(* The Sphere of Influence is the area in which the shopping centre provides its goods. The sphere represents the area in which the people leave either their home or work (or other) to reach the specified shopping centre. )

The complete set of data was collected by the following group members: Nitya Duella, Mark Butterly, Lindiwe Lewis and Tanya Heidrich.

Location:

There were two shopping centres in which our group carried out our evaluation. The first location was "La Combs, Nyon Switzerland" as directed below on the map:

The second commercial centre was situated in Chavannes-de-Bogis, Vaud Switzerland. This is where I conducted the questionnaire and research with my fellow partner. Map's of the centre is seen below:

The Chavannes Centre was situated in a very open area, surrounded by crop fields, with only two directed roads for the centres exits and entries. The centre was also bordering the main highway going from Geneva to Lausanne. The exit for this highway was located only about 500 metres from the centre, giving it plenty of access for people coming from Geneva (an extremely dense populated city) or from such cities like Coppet, Commugny, Founex (directly across the highway) or Nyon. Its placement, for a more marketable value is quite sturdy. Since the centre is positioned close to a highway, it becomes more advertised, especially with its large signs. A simpler view of its schematics is seen on the following map:

The Chavannes centre also has a direct road leading to France's border. This is another way of attracting customers from a different location (country), who might prefer this shopping centre to others in their local area.

The Chavannes centre is based on two levels. The ground level consists of the main shopping outlets. Below this is a large underground parking lot with 1'350 spaces.

The Combe centre is situated in the crowded city of Nyon, also known as the central business district. It is positioned close to a train station, offering easy access to the descending passengers of the arriving train. The centre is based in a city surrounded by many large apartment homes, as well as many bars, restaurants and separate shops. A housing complex is also situated in close range of the centre. The centres area of influence consists of a wide ranged sector. The shopping centre has large area, which contributes to its area of influence. Since it's situated in a popular city square centre, the centre receives a larger amount of customers.
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Aims and Objectives

The principle aim in the coursework is the completion of hypothesises. The exploring of results collected at the centres. Through this I am able to lay out the contrasts and similarities between sets of results. Certain factors are needed to be able to distinguish results, for example the location of the centre and results of the questionnaire, as well as the centres area.

When using the questionnaire; the main objective was to measure the size of the area of influence between the two shopping centres. We also investigated the reasons why people might ...

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