Bristol Case Study Flashcards
1
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Where is Bristol?
A
South West England. Its the largest city in the SW
2
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What is the population?
A
440 500
3
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How is Bristol important?
A
- Largest silicone chip producer outside of California
- 2 universities
- 8th favorite tourist city
4
Q
What are the impacts of national and international migration in Bristol?
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- Population doubled in the late 1800’s
- Fifty countries now represented
- Cultural diversity
- Young migrants balance out ageing population
5
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Social opportunities in Bristol?
A
- Cultural Diversity with new foods, nightclubs and festivals
- Recreation and Entertainment with football teams and shopping districts
- Integrated transport systems with a focus on reducing cars
6
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Economic Opportunities in Bristol?
A
- High levels of employment especially with silicon chips
- Heavy industry with silicon chips
7
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Environmental Opportunities in Bristol?
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- Urban greening:
- 90% of people live within 350km of parkland and waterways
- 30% of the city to be covered in trees
- 8 Nature reserves
8
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How has urban change created social problems in Bristol?
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- Urban deprivation in Filwood (In the top 10% of the most socially deprived)
- Inequalities in housing:
- Stoke Bishop=81% Homes personally bought
- Filwood=50% council owned
- Education split
- High unemployment in poorer areas
9
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How has urban sprawl effected rural areas?
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- Damages ecosystems
- Affects character of rural areas
- Increases house prices pushing locals out -Filtering
10
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What is the Temple Quarter regeneration project?
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- An industrial area that became run down during deindustrialization
- Started in 2012 and set to span 25 years
- The goal was to attract businesses and create jobs
- 4000 jobs by 2020
- 300 businesses already attracted
- Land has been cleared and decontaminated and the area has been landscaped
