Examine how the C.B.D (Central Business District) of Belfast changed along chosen transects

AimThe aim of this investigation is designed to examine how the C.B.D (Central Business District) of capital of Northern Ireland changed along chosen transects, from bingle side of the city centre to the other. The study should in addition mark out the limits of the Belfast C.B.D. and to examine the character of the Belfast C.B.DFor my investigation, I am studying these pursuance areas1. High street2. Donegal Place3. castling Street4. Royal Avenue5. Castle Lane6. Ann Street7. North Street8. Bedford Street/ Dublin pass9. Chichester Street10. May Street11. Howard StreetData Collection ProcedureThe triplet class congregations studying Geography in Year 11 depart be required to carry out measurements and observations along various stopping points on a transect, starting from the middle of the C.B.D (McDonalds) and following a road outward towards the edge of the C.B.D. Each transect get out be a distance of no more than 1 Km.Each class go out be divided into three smaller group s and with a supervising teacher, will take the measurements shown in the possibleness below at regular intervals of 100 metres. Our class was divided into one group of 10, two groups of 9 and each of them will be tending(p) certain transects.Each class will choose a different transect and at the end, we will pool our results to get an overall impression of how the C.B.D. changes from one side to the other. supposalI will be investigating the following 10 hypothesisHypothesis One Belfasts CBD has one street / avenue which has the greatest primer cheer, from which other streets earth value drop.To measure this, I will be recording the addresses of the shops and I will make an inquiry to the land register to find out the price of the land.Hypothesis Two Pedestrian flow increases with increasing land valueTo measure this, I will be recording the amount of pedestrians in that transect, so I will learn to count and record the numbers on a tally sheet. Also, I will use the schooli ng given by the land registrar.Hypothesis Three Shop frontage increases with increasing land value.To measure this, I will need to measure the length of shop frontage I will be cadence using a truckle bed wheel. Also, I will use the information given by the land registrar.Hypothesis Four Building height increases with increasing land value.To measure this, I will be measuring the height of buildings along chosen transects, measuring in storeys and land use classification. Also, I will use the information given by the land registrar.Hypothesis Five Vehicle traffic flow decreases with increasing land value.To measure this, I will be measuring the figure of vehicles moving through transects both sides of the road. To measure, I will count and record the numbers on a tally sheet. Also, I will use the information given by the land registrar.Hypothesis Six Street quality improves with increasing land value.To measure this, I will be measuring shop and street quality by using the shopp ing/street survey index and measure the attractiveness for shoppers in an area of a C.B.D. Also, I will use the information given by the land registrar.Hypothesis Seven Shop frontage decreases with increasing distance from the centre of the C.B.D*To measure this, I will need to measure the length of shop frontage I will be measuring using a trundle wheel.Hypothesis Eight rural area value drops with increasing distance from the centre of the C.B.D*To measure this, I will be recording the addresses of the shops and I will make an inquiry to the land registry to find out the price of the land.Hypothesis Nine Street quality deteriorates with increasing distance from the centre of the C.B.D*To measure this, I will be measuring shopping and street quality by using the shopping/street survey index and measure the attractiveness for shoppers in an area of a C.B.D.Hypothesis Ten Vehicle traffic flow increases with increasing distance from the centre of C.B.D*To measure this, I will be measu ring the type of vehicles moving through transects both sides of the road. To measure, I will count and record the numbers on a tally sheet.* Centre of C.B.D. means crossroads at Primark (Castle Street/ Donegal Place) purpose of study AreaFor my investigation, I am studying these following areas1. High Street 7. North Street2. Donegal Place 8. Bedford Street/ Dublin Road3. Castle Street 9. Chichester Street4. Royal Avenue 10. May Street5. Castle Lane 11. Howard Street6. Ann StreetWhat is a C.B.D?The Central Business District (CBD) is at the heart of any city. It is the part of the city where most business is conducted. The Central Business District (CBD) is generally located in the centre of a town or city with all routeways leading to it, making it the most accessible place in the city. Consequently, it is the most intensively used part of the city and as a result competition for space to conduct business is great thitherfore land values are high and only large businesses brush asidenister locate there. That is why no houses can locate there.A History of BelfastBelfast lies in a geographical basin it grew at the utmost convenient crossing point of the River lagend, where the river Farset joined the main river. Rolling hills that are broken only by Belfast Lough, into which the River Lagan flows, surrounds Belfast. North of the Lough youll see sabotage Hill.Belfast is a new City.Three hundred years ago, it hardly existed, yet it has grown since, more quickly than any other city in the British Isles. In the 1500s Arthur Chichester established a Garrison site. Although not especially defensive in character, the presence of Belfast Castle indicates that there was a need for defense. It can also be described as a Wet Point Site, beside the River Lagan where there was an available water supply. It was a site full in resources. E.g. stone and wood (needed for settlement). In prehistoric times the Lagan Valley was full of forest and swamps. There was also plent y of flat land for building and the area was also sheltered from strong northerly winds.Belfast grew at the lowest convenient crossing point of the river Lagan, where the river Farset joined the main river. A sand spit formed making fording easy. Belfast can also be described as a wet point site, beside the river Lagan where there was an available water supply it was a rich site in resources. Belfast is built on a untroubled site because there were fertile soils, flat land and good reliable water supply. The bridging point meant that the area was passed on a regular basis making the area leave good trade links- This was as well as the ports. It was near to many other big towns and cities via roads and port.In 1613, James 1st erected Belfast as a corporate borough. There was a castle and a few cabins, it was a garrison town.Belfast grew fast and in 1685, the population was 600. Belfast looked handle thisThis is the 17th Century Garrison Town. English and Scots were inside walls an d the Irish were outside. Belfast grew to port and market with some administrative functions. Population by 1718 was 18,300.Belfast grew quite large and by the 19th Century it grew and looked like thisIn 1785, Linen hall opened. 19th Century Belfast was a period of industrialisation (which meant rapid growth) Port facilities were strained and water supply was inadequate. Cotton industry created capital to improve resourcesIn 1800, the first dock was constructed, in 1819 the first decant boat came from Liverpool. In 1823, there was gas lighting, 1830, machines spinning of linen yarn. 1836 saw the birth of Ulster Railway. From 1840s attempts were made to plan part of cities growth. 1851-population was 100,300. .Belfast Today in the twenty-first Century.Belfast City Centre is Northern Irelands premier commercial, retail and administrative centre and its future well-being and prosperity are important, not only for the economy of the Belfast Urban Area, but for Northern Ireland as a wh ole. The C.B.D. plays a vital role as a focus for government, business, shopping, leisure, cultural and social activities, also at the hub of the transportation network.The City Centre has a significant number of assets which provide a solid foundation on which a build a new image for Belfast. The individual and beautiful setting created by the surrounding hills, the Lough and the River Lagan provides a unique context in which the other positive features of the C.B.D. can be appreciated. These include1. A compact shopping centre2. A substantial office district3. Good cultural and entertainment facilities4. A good transportation infrastructure5. A historic street pattern and a legacy of fine buildings and townscape6. A significant waterfront resource