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Area of land in which many office buildings are grouped together
A
business park
or
office park
is a designated area of land in which many
office buildings
are grouped together. These types of developments are often located in
suburban
areas where land and building costs are more affordable, and are typically situated near major
highways
,
roads
, or
train stations
for easy access.
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While business parks can provide many benefits, such as providing employment opportunities and boosting the local economy, they can also have negative impacts on surrounding areas and communities. The impact of business parks on surrounding areas and communities has been criticized:
- Large gaps between urbanized zones, increasing the
suburban sprawl
.
- The appearance of the buildings.
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- Obsolescence, vacancy, and disrepair.
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To mitigate these negative effects, businesses and developers can take steps such as incorporating green spaces and
sustainable design
features into the business park, as well as maintaining and updating the buildings to prevent obsolescence.
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