A Study of Gloucester's CBD.

A Study Gloucester's CBD Gloucester is city in the south west of England, situated on the River Severn. Located 114miles from London and nestled between the Malvern & Cotswold Hills. Above: Map of central Gloucester. The aim of this project was to carry out an urban study, test hypothesis using a range of fieldwork techniques and to work in pairs or small groups. Hypothesis were set before the project began, these were: * The CBD of Gloucester is greater than 1/2 mile in diameter. * The highest pedestrian counts would be in the CBD. * Food services in Gloucester are clustered. * Environmental quality is highest around the outskirts of the CBD. Data Collection Method Relevance to Study Land use Transect * Each pair is to be given a transect extending out from the CBD of Gloucester * Every 30 paces the building must be recorded * Use of buildings, number of storeys & any roads crossed has to be shown. * This was a systematic sample * Helps to determine land use. * Shows where CBD typically ends * Each pair worked out where CBD ended on transect [cut off point], using bid rent theory * This information was collaborated onto a class map, where the CBD was shown & shaded in. Pedestrian Count * Each pair is to be given 2 grid squares situated in or around Gloucester's CBD. * At 12 & 12.15 stand in the centre of each square * Count the number of people

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Compare the shopping hierarchies of two different shops, both providing a contrasting shopping experience. The two shops in question are the local corner shop, on Northfields Avenue, at the corner of Julien Road, and the nearest Waitrose in West Ealing.

Introduction Why I am doing this project For my GCSE geography coursework project, I have chosen to compare the shopping hierarchies of two different shops, both providing a contrasting shopping experience. The two shops in question are the local corner shop, on Northfields Avenue, at the corner of Julien Road, and the nearest Waitrose in West Ealing. I am doing this project because I am interested in how area, transport and economies of scale affect the way people shop; the different types of people that shop and the price of the goods they purchase. Once we have identified what these differences are, we can then move on to explain what this means on a national scale, and how shops can each be put into different levels on the shopping hierarchy. The Area Ealing is a leafy west London borough that encompasses Ealing Broadway, North Ealing, South Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Greenford and Northholt. The borough has a population of 300,984 according to the 2001 national census. London Borough of Ealing The borough of Ealing has borders with Hammersmith and Fulham, Brent, Hounslow, Harrow and Hillingdon. London Boroughs Map The two shops I have chosen for my GCSE Geography project are both situated in the borough of Ealing. The first, Waitrose, a major supermarket is located in West Ealing near the West Ealing mainline train station. This line goes to Ealing Broadway and on

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Geography Introduction - Traffic on routes leading into Birmingham

Introduction Birmingham is the second largest city in the whole of England therefore; it is a possibility that there will be a great deal of congestion of routes leading in and out of the city centre. Our investigation consists of four main aims, which my group intended to achieve. These aims will help me to establish whether my hypothesis is correct. * Firstly, I must find out whether traffic congestion does occur on routes leading into Birmingham. * Our next aim is to verify what the main source for causing the traffic congestion is. * Also I am required to assemble the evidence and interpret the data collected through my method and put into action. * Lastly, I will distinguish methods that could possibly reduce congestion throughout Birmingham. There are many reasons why people travel to Birmingham and some of these reasons are the main causes of traffic congestion on routes leading into Birmingham. Some of the reasons are: * Shopping * Tourism * Business/Work For all of these reasons there is a large variance in the Sphere of Influence as supplementary amounts of people travel to Birmingham as Commuters or tourists. Shopping:- Due to the recent development of the new Bullring Shopping Centre, many people will be willing to travel to shop within the 110,000 sq m of retail space and with over 140 shops within the centre, it is no reason it is one of the

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To investigate downstream changes in Loughton Brook

GEOGRAPHY COURSEWORK: "To investigate downstream changes in Loughton Brook" Introduction For this coursework I will investigate the downstream changes in Loughton Brook ? Figure 1 Location of Epping Forest within the UK Map of the UK....showing roughly where it is ? Figure 2 Location of Loughton Brook within Epping Forest Loughton Brook is located in Epping Forest, an area of woodland in south-east England. Formed in approximately 8000BC after the last ice age, it covers 6,300 acres (approx. 24km²). Epping Forest contains areas of grassland, rivers, heath, ponds and bogs. It is approximately 18km long by 4km wide, but is considerably narrower in most places. The forest lies on a ridge between the valleys of the river Lea and Roding. It is on a watershed separating two drainage basins. The age of the forest and the range of habitats it contains make it a valuable area for wild life and it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This meaning an area identified by English Nature or Countryside Council for Wales for protection by reason of the rarity of its nature conservation or wildlife features. Due to soil and relief, historically Epping Forest has been unsuitable for agriculture. The land is mainly used for research and recreational purposes e.g. mountain biking. The rocks and soil of Epping include pebble gravel, bang shot beds, clay gate beds and

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Stoke Bruerne is a small village near towcestor off of the A5 in between Birmingham and London on the Grand Union Canal.

Stoke Bruerne. Stoke Bruerne is a small village near towcestor off of the A5 in between Birmingham and London on the Grand Union Canal. There was various land owners before 1805, one of them was the 'Saxon lord' swain son of Azor, son of lefs, Lord of Stoke, he in 1086 herd 21 houses with families of 'villains and borders' the total value of the houses was 10 shillings a year. After swain the 'Saxon lord' died with no heirs a Norman Noble took the land , it then passed from one family to another, it acquired the name Bruerne from sir William de Bruerne, who was a friend of both king Richard the 'lion heart' and his brother King John. De Bruerne help the manor of stoke and also sitlehanger (shutlanger) and Aldrintone (Alderton) from William de Warenn Earl of Surrey, He was also a substantial Landowner. At the beginning of the 13th century Sir William was given the manor of Stoke Bruerne, and in 1217 he appointed the first Rector of Stoke Bruerne, named Richard de Rolf. In Stoke Bruerne the population increased from 609 people in 1801 to 823 people in 1971. Pre 1805 Stoke Bruerne was a small simple Hamlet, it had a figure of either setting, it had a church surrounded by thatched cottages, and then there was the farms in separate areas. Most of the people who lived there were farmhands and had very low wages, they also did not have much if any knowledge of other

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Compare two seaside towns that I visited in March 2003. The two towns, Frinton-on-Sea and Walton-on the-Naze can be located side by side on the east coast of Britain.

Introduction...........................................2 Aims and Methodology.........................4 Data Presentation and Interpretation.................8 Conclusion.......................................... 18 Evaluation.......................................... 19 Seaside resorts are towns that have been recognized along the coastlines. Seaside resorts offer a wide range of entertainment facilities in addition to their wide sandy beaches and sunny weather. Although many people live in these areas, they attract tourists from nearby regions as well. There are several popular seaside resorts in Britain, many of which are located close to large cities. Some of these resorts are Blackpool, Brighton and Great Yarmouth. There is a large variety of leisure services provided by these resorts. The main reason however, continues to be the natural features of the coast. Therefore the main activities expected in such areas include sun bathing, swimming, surfing, boating, rock climbing and quite a few other beach sports and activities. Human additions have also been made to these existing facilities in order to enhance them. So, we could expect to find people occupied in activities like shopping and entertainment. While each seaside resort is unique, most have a land use structure that is similar for all seaside resorts. Leisure and housing facilities such as promenades,

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Tropical Rainforest

Structure of vegetation in the rainforest Emergent's are the tallest trees and are usually over 50 meters tall. The sea of leaves blocking out the sun from the lower layers is called the canopy. The under canopy mainly contains bare tree trunks. The shrub layer has the densest plant growth. It contains shrubs and ferns and other plants needing less light. The forest floor is usually dark and damp. It contains a layer of rotting leaves and dead animals. Impacts on indigenous people • The replacement of forest with grassland can also have a major effect on the way of life of indigenous people. Without the forest wood, they cannot make the artifacts, tools, and buildings that are an important part of their economy • Deforestation in indigenous territories by loggers has sometimes triggered violent conflict. Logging, mining, and farming in tropical forests sometimes displace native communities. Left without land or other resources, native cultures often break up. • ropical forests are home to millions of native people who make their livings through subsistence agriculture, hunting and gathering, or through low-impact harvesting of forest products like rubber or nuts Conservation of tropical rainforest - The Korup Project • The Korup Project in South-West Cameroon is an attempt to conserve an area of pristine rainforest. The main aims of Korup Project

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Debden Brook Rivers Coursework Data Collection Table

Data Collected Which hypothesis will it be used to prove or disprove? Equipment Used How was the data collected? Strengths of the data and method of collection Weaknesses of the data and method of collection Water Width The width of the river increases with distance downstream. - 3 people - Tape Measure We needed two to three people to obtain data for this measurement. One person stood on one side of the river, the second on the other side and the last person was be recording the results while the measurement was being carried out. Firstly we got one person to stand one side of the river and hold the end of the tape measure where the surface of the water touches the shore then the other person layed the tape measure over the surface of the water to the other side and took the measurement. Finally, the last person standing would record the results as soon as possible to prevent writing down wrong data. - It was primary data (data obtained firsthand by the person presenting the data) - Only required a tape measurer - Simple-to-use and easy method - Person recorded data straight away to avoid writing wrong data - Hardly any chance of human error because it was so straight forward. - We used the same tape at every site which meant it was a fair test. - The tools used did not cost a lot. - Used cheap, simple equipment (tape measure) - Tape measure was very old,

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What effect does Human Activity have on Coastal Landforms

What effects does Human Activity have on Coastal Landforms Human activities add another layer of complexity to the natural processes of coastal lands and materials. These activities may have direct or indirect effects on our changing coastlines. They may effect sources of new sediment to the coast and the movement of sediment within the coastal environment. Sediment starvation caused by river and coastal management is one effect of human activities on the coast. For some coastal regions, such as the Pacific coast, a large part of their sediment is supplied by rivers. Dams built for flood control and water catchment along the rivers leading to these coasts inhibit the transport of large grained sediment, The coasts lack new material so erode and move inland. For instance damming of the tributary rivers to the Mississippi River over the past 60 years has reduced the movement of sediment. Studies in recent years have demonstrated that the amount of sediment carried by the Mississippi has been cut in half, aggravating the deterioration of Louisiana's wetlands. An important source of sediment to Louisiana's delta wetlands was periodic flooding of the Mississippi River, which deposits new material on the flood plain. Massive levees built along the river bans now contain these floods and eliminate the supply of sediment to the wetlands. As a results, the natural compaction and

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See how the town of Blaina in South Wales has responded to change in its economic geography.

In this coursework I aim to see how the town of Blaina in South Wales has responded to change in its economic geography. In order for me to do this I have used a variety of methods such as questionnaires, surveys, maps and simple observations. Through my research I have discovered how old mining villages such as Blaina and six bells in the Ebbw Fach Valley have been affected through coal mine closures. Job losses where on a mass scale and affected small communities, this also affected their quality of life. My Hypothesis ) Most of the housing was developed in the 19th century This was during the period of rapid economic growth. At this time this area of Great Britain was one of the main industrial regions, as jobs became available people moved to the area so houses where built to accommodate them. This affected an increased economy all around the growing communities 2) The quality of housing declined since the loss of the coal industry in these particular towns. The closure of local coal mines affected the de-industrialization of the area. The doom and gloom spiral suggests that poor quality housing is a result from the decline of industry and economic structure of a town. Although many houses have shown signs of decay, there have been recent attempts to improve the housing stock, this includes things such as: Windows Roof tiles Brickwork Doors Toilets

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  • Subject: Geography
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