Bristol Flashcards
1
Q
Importance on a national scale
A
- it holds a strategic position on the m4 corridor with good roads and rail services
- Bristol university attracts students from all over the country
2
Q
Importance on an international scale
A
- Bristol airport links the city to major European countries and the USA
- many global industries
- the UK’s 8th most popular city for foreign visitors, attractions include Bristol zoo
3
Q
International migration
Poland-
India-
Ireland-
A
Poland-6415
India-3809
Ireland-2900
4
Q
why migrate?
A
- hospitality
- housing
- jobs
- transport
- health
- manufacturing
5
Q
Positives and negatives of migration
A
Positive
- contributing to both local and national economy
- motivated work force
- enriching cities cultural life
- Young migrants balance ageing population
Negatives
- pressure on housing and employment
- challenges of integration
6
Q
TEMPLE QUATER
Why does it need regenerating?
A
- run down areas known as brownfield sites, they are more expensive to build on than green field sites
- existing buildings can be put to a range of uses on any one site
- the land is often in a state of derelict
7
Q
TEMPLE QUARTER
What has been done?
A
-the area includes the remains of iron works and brunels original railway tracks and several listed buildings, the cobbled streets are historically important and give character to the area
8
Q
TEMPLE QUATER
successful?
A
-yes as, it has created loads of jobs and transformed the area
