14. Urban UK/Bristol Flashcards
1
Q
How might distribution of the UK population change?
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- general drift towards South East England and London
- immigration has been greater than emigration since 1997 and immigrants generally settle in larger cities with better job opportunities
- rural-urban migration
2
Q
What is some general info about bristol?
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- it has a population of 440,500 and is the largest city in South West England
- has 2 univerisities and largest silicon manafacture outside of California
- 8th most popular UK tourist destination
3
Q
Why is Bristol an important international city?
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- hold a strategic place on the M4 with good connections to London
- has rail and ferry services to Europe
- Bristol airport links european cities and the USA
- high levels of inward investment to high tech and global industries (finance, tech)
- university
4
Q
What have migrants done to Bristol?
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- helped the city’s cultural scene
- mainly young migrants help to balance out aeging population
- pressure on housing and employment
- improvements in skills levels
5
Q
How is Bristol changing?
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- bristol’s population is growing rapidly and becoming more ethnically diverse
- electrification of rail line to London (so journey is only 70 mins)
6
Q
What are the shopping opportunites in Bristol / Cabot Circus?
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- £500 million cost, contains a cinema, hotel (Cabot Circus)
- improved shopping facilities were needed to reduce crime, compete with other cities and attract employment
- Cabot circus helped this along with CCTV in the CBD to improve security and developing public transport
7
Q
What is the Bristol Harbourside?
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- project to regenerate the central part of the city, in which workshops have been converted into bars and nightclubs
- also a harbourside festival here (300,000 spectators)
8
Q
How has the industry in Bristol changed?
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- was used as a port but after it’s closure many warehouses were left empty
- development has generally been into tertiary and quaternary sectors
- employment growth is higher than UK average
9
Q
Why have high tech industries come to Bristol/
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- government 100£ million grant to become a super connected city with broadband speeds of at least 80 mbps
- close links between city council and the university
- educated and skilled workforce
- advanced research at the uni
- clean and non polluted environment
HAS THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF SILICON DESIGN BUSINESSES OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA
10
Q
What has the effect of the Defence Procurement Agency been on Bristol?
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- employs over 10,000 people
- supplies the army, navy and air force
- need for housing due to this agency lead to urban sprawl
- (built on greenfield land)
11
Q
What has been the effect of the aerospace industry on Bristol?
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- 14 of the largest aircraft manafacturers are here (inc Rolls Royce and Airbus)
- areas like Filton Enterprise Area have become established hubs for cutting edge aviation tech
12
Q
How has Bristol’s environment been affected?
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- bristol is the first uk european green city
- 100 electric car charging points installed in 2015
- development of renewable energy
13
Q
What is the info about Bristol’s integrated transport system?
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- bristol has 57% of people walking or cycling (higher than any other UK city)
- the whole city is inked via an integrated transport system that spans and links different public transport across the city
- this will mean journeys are smoother and it easier to switch away from cars
- e.g links between Temple Meads railway station and Bristol’s park and ride schemes
14
Q
What have the urban greening intiatives in Bristol been?
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- more than 33% of Bristol is open space
- 27% of the city is to be part of a wildlife network
- 30% of the city will be covered with trees
15
Q
What are the main (urban) environment challenges in Bristol?
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- industrial buildings that are no longer used have become derelict (mainly inner city)
- demand for new housing has lead to urban sprawl
