Bristol Flashcards
what does bdc stand for
Bristol development corporation
what were successful impacts of the BDC
4 points
provided over 4,800 new jobs
4.1 miles of new road built
876 houses built- lots of first time buyers
attracted new industry
criticisms from the BDC
little money went into environmental improvements or social facilities
failed to full fill the stated wants and needs to the local people
timeline of the floating harbour
1670- used for shipping Tabacco and later on used for the slave trade
1804 - floating harbour was built
late 60s - after a period of decline the docks closed for commercial use
1975 - water shed established
1980s - housing developed
late 80s- Lloyds Bank
1989- BDC
1996- @bristol built , opened in 2000
when was the bdc
1989
when was Lloyds bank opened
late 80s
what did the opening of Lloyds Bank headquaters enable for Bristol
allowed for Bristol to attract private investors
what facilities opened after Loyds bank opened
@bristol
youth hostel
architecture centre
historic boats
floating restaurants
who’s design was chosen for the harbourside development
Crest Nicholson
characteristics of Queens Square
one of the largest Georgian squares in Europe
what areas were regenerated in the BDC
St Phillips marsh - railways lines removed and a small commercial centre put in with shops and showcase cinema
spine road - spine road put in to increase access to and in the area while avoiding the city centre
Avon weir - to cover the tidal mud flats with fresh water. to show the potential of the river frontage of Bristol by keeping water levels high
st annes - new working and living area . balance of business and mixed housing
Kingsley village - strong urban community . environmental improvements , mixed use areas for community purposes
temple meads - amazing entrance to the city
grade 1 listed building
marsh junction - proposed to become a new park. modern architecture
advantages and disadvantages of photography as a data source
