Bristol

Question 1

Bristol importance

Answer 1

10th largest population in England
2 universities/ 2 cathedrals
Developed in 18th century, part of triangular trade
Good transport links: M4, international airport, port, train links
7th most popular city in the UK

Question 2

Impacts of migration

Answer 2

1851-1891 the population doubled -> people looking for work
Migrants work in a large range of industries
Population is made up of 50 countries
Europe, Somalia, India, Jamaica

Question 3

Opportunities (social)

Answer 3

Youthful population = vibrant underground music scene
Bristol Old Vic/ Bristol Hippodrome = entertainment
2 football teams, 1 rugby union
Cabot Circus/ Cribbs Causeway
57% of the population walk/cycle when commuting
Integrated transport system (cycle lanes implemented and facilities improved)

Question 4

Opportunities (environmental)

Answer 4

Electric rail line to London (much greener)
27% of city to be in wildlife network
30% of city covered by trees
Urban greening
Queen Square - once a dual carriage way, now a park)
‘Replant Bristol’, to plant 250 000 new trees by 2030
City council provides free vegetable plants for community groups in some of the more deprived areas

Question 5

Challenges (social)

Answer 5

Stoke Croft notorious for dereliction, houses take over by squatters
Shortage of housing = approval of greenfield site buildings
200 people die / year from air pollution
One of the biggest waste producing cities in the UK
Very high house prices
5% of greenbelt controlled

Question 6

Filwood (health, education, deprivation)

Answer 6

Health: 78 years life expectancy, increase in cancer death rates
Education: 36% top grades at GCSE
Deprivation: 1300 crimes / year, 1/3 low income, 33% of 16-24 are unemployed

Question 7

Stoke Bishop (health, education, deprivation)

Answer 7

Health: 83 years life expectancy, decreased death rate, 8% more older people
Education: 94% top grades at GCSE
Deprivation: less than 300 crimes / year, many millionaires, 3% of 16-24 unemployed

Question 8

Regeneration

Answer 8

Deindustrialised Temple Quarter area, regenerated:
now attractive, economic opportunities created (green industries), supports locals with housing and jobs
demolished, remains -> £10.2 station upgrade, offices