The town continued to grow as the university expanded in order to accommodate new businesses, which resulted in increased demand for housing.
There are two small shopping parades accommodating various businesses, including an estate agents, chip shop and a restaurant.
It also accommodates several independent businesses, including a newsagent, a butcher and a bakery.
Much of the original character survives, whilst accommodating businesses that serve the needs of the 21st century.
An industrial area in the complex accommodates firms, agencies and other commercial businesses.
They have a manufacturing mind-set and will bend over backward to accommodate new businesses.
Unlike high-rise buildings, these structures - often less than 10 stories - were usually built to accommodate ground-level businesses that open to the street.
The program is powerful enough to accommodate serious investors and small businesses.
The building has preserved almost all of its original walls, both inside and out, although some have been modified to accommodate shops and other businesses.
Too little effort is still being made to accommodate such businesses - more must be done.