Footloose industries locate in pleasant environments near transport routes and near the markets. An example of a footloose industry would be a hi-tech industry such as computing. Footloose industries have to locate close to research centres like unuversities. Development in the hi-tech industry happen so fast that companies need to stay up to date to survive e.g. Science Parks around Cambridge.
Footloose industries are usually non-polluting and can locate close to residential areas.
There is a significant emphasis on research and development. Often the 'raw materials' are electrical components. Science Parks Science Parks are located on the edge of cities in greenfield locations. Many of the firms located in science parks are conected with information, high-technology, and electronic industries. They have attractive layouts with grassy areas, ornamental gardens, ponds etc.