Urban environmentsNew industrial zone

Glasgow

Location of a new industrial zone

• On the outskirts of the town on a greenfield site.
• Beside main roads for access.
• On flat land with open space.

Reasons for new industrial zone location

• It is away from the congestion of the CBD.
• There is room to expand.
• The land is cheaper so low density factories can be built.

Identifying features of a new industrial zone

• Low density – one or two storey buildings.
• Modern buildings built of brick and finished with glass.
• Separated from housing.
• Landscaped with trees and shrubs.
• Factories are grouped together in industrial estates.
• Main roads are nearby to import/export.
• Large car parks for workers and delivery lorries.

An example of a modern industrial estate in Glasgow is Hillington Industrial Estate.