The given map illustrates six characteristics in Garlsdon town that has 65,000 population. The two areas are suggested to build a newly supermarket in the countryside and town center.
Overall, it is obvious that S2 location is the best option than S1 as it has a good location, most population and well- developed accessibilities.
With regards to the population, S2 is more convenient to the people who live in Bransdon, Cransdon and Hindon as they have only 16, 25 and 12km respectively while the location of countryside has more distance to the people who live in Bransdon and Cransdon. Eventhough, S1 is easier than S2 for people who live in Hindon , it represent 10,000 population whereas Bransdon and Cransdon show 15,000 and 29,000 population as higher than Hindon.
In terms of the location, although countryside has peaceful environment , town center will be the most suitable place to start a supermarket as it has ample of facilities. Especially , in town center area it is mentioned that there is no traffic congestions which help people to access comfortably. Moreover , near to the S2 site there are two industrial areas and housing that positively impact the enhancement of the supermarket. Although , both areas have railway and mainroads accessibilities , it is explicit that, S2 has more convenient access than S1.