Urban retail fabric and the metro: A complex relationship. Lessons from middle-sized Spanish cities

摘要: Abstract In the last few decades, changes in consumer habits have been observed household economies. These now focus on large retail chains and shopping centers out-of-town rather than independent retailers sited, for most part, districts or town center. One factor this trend is retailer’s accessibility to customer. Because of relationship, market share affected by development an efficient transport system, such as Metro. This paper examines both short- long-term positive negative interactions between sector introduction Metro using empirical evidence from three middle-sized Spanish cities (Bilbao, Malaga Seville). It also analyzes how assess influence a nearby station their business. Finally, conclusion drawn that new planning model urban transportation infrastructure works beginning prevail with backing smallbusiness association lobbies. seeks minimize effect works-related externalities fabrics but can never guarantee happy ending stores.