Connections
Factors of Scale
Economic and social characteristics of a place are__ shaped by past and present connections.__
These can be regional, national, international or global influences.
Examples:
- Regional:
Political inclinations of the local/ county __councils. __
If there are any regional enterprise zones, county council or metropolitan areas policies on growth and development.
How strong the sense of community is.
- National:
Accessibility to London and other UK leading cities.
Any major cities nearby and the impact on the place.
The political inclinations of the national government.
- International:
If the place is directly affected by specific government/ EU policies/ designations.
- Global:
Any global __brands __present whether retail outlets, branch factories or offices
Connection to other places in terms of __transport. __
How well connected to the internet the place is.
Involvement in global tourism.