Chapter 13.1 CBD
By: Tommy Moreau
Central Business District
The CBD of a city is usually the best-known and most distinctive part of it and is commonly called the downtown of the area.
Services Attracted to CBDs
Consumer, business, and public services are attracted to the CBD of a city, because of its accessibility since it is the easiest part of the city to reach.
Business Services
Business services are centrally located to facilitate rapid communication of fast breaking news and include advertising, banking, finance, journalism, and law.
Consumer Services
Consumer services serve the many people who work in the center and shop during lunch or working hours and these businesses often sell office supplies, computers, clothing, offer shoe repair, rapid photocopying, dry cleaning, and so on.
Public Services
Public services are typically located downtown to facilitate access to people living in all parts of town and include City Halls, courts, and libraries.
Singapore's Central Business District (CBD)
Upcoming New Central Business District in PUCHONG