FREE ESSAY ON HOW THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SETTLEMENT MANY HAVE INFLUENCED ITS BUSINESS STRUCTURE.

HOW THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SETTLEMENT MANY HAVE INFLUENCED ITS BUSINESS STRUCTURE.

How the functions of the settlement many have influenced its business structure. 
All settlements are services centres just like Ilkley is a service centre for the people
of that area. It needs to provide banks, hospitals, schools, dentist and doctors for
inhabitants. 
Ilkley is a large service centre for that part of the Wharf dales and the villages such
as Burley, Addinham, Draughton and Otley
Another factor that has affected Ilkley's business structure is divinisation.The fact
that Ilkley has good roads and good rail links to Leeds to Bradford, have led it to
becoming a commuter town. It is not just commuters moving into likely there are large
businesses moving here as well. 
The environment of Ilkley is a lot more pleasant than other towns and the land is overall
cheaper. All of this has led to the business parks built on the edge of Ilkley. 
Ilkley is a popular tourist town and Ilkley moor is the attraction of the town. 
Businesses have therefore developed catering for the tourist such as gift shops, cafes,
and restaurants and craft shops. 
A growing function in Ilkley is, in recant years many people come here for retirements.
This is because it's a small town, its attractive and its environment is quieter than
alternative towns nearby. 
This growing function has led to businesses such as retirement homes, nursing homes, play
care centres and sheltered accommodations being built here. 
Ilkley is a service centre for the local people. Access important function within that,
and sports facilities such as Ben Rhydding sports club, cricket, rugby and football are
therefore also important. 
From the study I have made of Ilkley I can clearly see that business functions have
influenced its business structure and how the functions of the settlement many have
influenced it.
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