Bristol Case Study

Question 1

What are some of the popular attractions in Bristol?

Answer 1

Avonmouth Docks, the Bristol Old Vic Theatre and the Clifton Suspention bridge

Question 2

Transport

Answer 2

International airport, good rail links, connected to the M4, reliable taxi services

Question 3

Migration in Bristol

Answer 3

9% growth since 2000. (Migration mainly from Somalia, Jamaica, Poland and India)

Question 4

Why are businesses moving from London to Bristol.

Answer 4

Cheaper land, there’s always a rising cost of rent in London

Question 5

What is the river called in Bristol

Answer 5

The River Avon

Question 6

Diversity (social)

Answer 6

St. Paul’s Carnival celebrates the African Caribbean community

Question 7

Sports and education (social)

Answer 7

Bristol have two football teams, Bristol city and Bristol Rovers
Two universities

Question 8

Bristol harbour side (social and economic)

Answer 8

Bars/ night clubs
Media/arts centres
An effort to regenerate the business district

Question 9

Economic opportunities in Bristol

Answer 9

Integrated transport system

- three bus link routes link to Temple Meads Station with Park and road sites

Question 10

Cabot circus

Answer 10

New opportunities for economic growth in both retail and entertainment businesses
Obviously in need for a high level of employment
Over 120 high street and designer brands
Many choices of food
They have a cinema
Opened 25 September 2008

Question 11

Filwood

Answer 11

An example of urban deprivation
Average of 1300 crimes each yeah
Life expectancy of 78, high levels of unemployment (16 - 24)
74% are in good health

Question 12

Stoke Bishop

Answer 12

North west of Bristol 
Longer life expectancy 
3% are unemployed 
300 crimes yearly 
12.8% - free school meals 
91% say they are in good health