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Bristol Case Study (condensed) Flashcards

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Where is Bristol located?

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  • southwest of England
  • lies approximately 120 miles west of London
  • at the confluence of the Rivers Frome and Avon
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What cities is Bristol close to?

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Bristol is near the historic cities of Bath to the southeast and Gloucester to the northeast

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What is the economic importance of Bristol?

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  • Major global companies such as Airbus, Rolls- Royce and the BBC have significant bases in Bristol
  • The city has a high level of inward investment, in manufacturing, finance and hi-tech business
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What is the educational importance of Bristol?

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Bristol is home to two major universities which also attract international students

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What is the cultural importance of Bristol?

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The city is known for its thriving arts scene, with a rich history in music, film, and theatre

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What is the historical importance of Bristol?

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  • played a significant role in England’s maritime history
  • during the height of the British Empire, it was a major port for trade and a departure point for exploratory voyages.
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What is the transport importance of Bristol?

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  • a major seaport
  • an international airport
  • good rail and road connections to other parts of the UK and the wider world
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What does the DPA do?

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  • supplies army, navy and airforce
  • creates demand for housing
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How many people does the DPA employ?

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employs 10,000 people

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How many of the main global aircraft companies are found in Bristol?

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14/15 of the main global aircraft companies found in Bristol

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How is the aerospace industry important in Bristol?

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supply chains grown to supply high – tech companies

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What is Aardman Animations well-known for

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Aardman Animations – became well – known for using stop motion clay animation techniques,
wallace and gromit
- won BAFTA

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What is the government providing Bristol?

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Government grant of £100 million to become super-connected city with high speed broadband

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What entertainment is available in Bristol?

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nightclubs, bars, music, theatres

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How is Bristol connected to sport?

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  • home to two professional football clubs - City and Rovers
  • has a rugby union team
  • HQ Gloucestershire County Cricket
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What shopping centres are found in Bristol?

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Causeway and Cabot Circus

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What is available at Bristol Harbourside?

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bars, nightclubs, cultural venues, Art gallery, museum and science centre

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How many people does the Bristol Harbourside festival attract?

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Harbourside festival attracts 300,000 spectators

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When did Cabot Circus open and how much did it cost?

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Opened in 2008, cost $500 million

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What does Cabot Circus contain (+how many apartments?)

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  • shops and leisure facilities
  • offices, cinema, hotel and 250 apartments
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What are the benefits of migration?

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  • Hard working and motivated workforce
  • Enriching city’s cultural life and diversity
  • Mainly young migrants help to balance ageing population
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What are the negatives of migration?

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  • increase in waste generation and resource consumption
  • puts pressure on public services
  • Housing provision has not kept pace with population growth
  • Integration into wider community
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How has Bristol’s population changed?

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  • rapid growth
  • ethnically diverse population resulting from high levels of migration
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How many people live within 50km of Bristol?

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Over 2 million people live within 50km of Bristol

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How has Bristol’s connectivity recently improved?

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Bristol’s connectivity has improved with a second River Severn crossing and improvements to motorways in the area

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How does Bristol aim to expand job opportunities in low-carbon industries?

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Bristol is dedicated to expanding job opportunities in low-carbon industries, aiming to increase the current 9,000 jobs to 17,000 by 2030

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What is the current annual growth of the green economy in Bristol?

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The green economy within the city has shown promising growth, with a current annual rate as high as 4.7%

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When did Bristol achieve European Green Capital?

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2015

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In Bristol’s year as green capital how many business established a ‘green’ action plan?

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175 businesses established a ‘Green’ action plan

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In Bristol’s year as green capital how many electric car charging points did the city install?

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The city installed its first 100 electric car charging points

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In Bristol’s year as green capital by what % did renewable energy use go up?

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Renewable energy use has increased from 2%

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In Bristol’s year as green capital what did Bristol do?

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  • Increase use of brownfield sites
  • Improve energy efficiency
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What do integrated transport systems do?

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Integrated transport systems encourages public transport use, which makes transport more sustainable and reduces traffic congestion

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What new rail improvements have occurred in Bristol?

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New rail improvements include the electrification of rail line to London, which makes transport greener and improves connections - takes 30mins to reach London

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How much of Bristol is open space?

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more than 1/3

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How many nature reserves and parks does Bristol have?

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8 nature reserves and 300 parks

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What was Queen Square converted to in Bristol?

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Queen Square was converted from a dual carriageway to open space
with cycle routes

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What plans have been made to increase the urban greening of Bristol?

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Plans have been made to cover 30% of Bristol with trees, and 27% associated with a wildlife network

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What is Stoke Croft?

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  • An inner-city area with housing once built for industrial workers
  • Housing became derelict
  • Problems with squatters, riots and antisocial behavior
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How is Stoke Croft being improved?

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  • City Council obtained lottery grants to help improve area
  • Activists and artists want to revitalise area through community action and public art
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Urban sprawl:

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outward physical growth of a city is known as urban sprawl

42
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How is Bradley Stoke an example of urban sprawl?

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the establishment of the new town of Bradley Stoke, situated roughly 9 km
northeast of the city centre, has extended the city into South Gloucestershire

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What impact does urban sprawl have on the environment?

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Impact on rural-urban fringe - loss of rural landscapes and the effects on wildlife
biodiversity and habitats, increasing traffic congestion levels, noise, and air pollution

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What factors in Bristol have contributed to urban sprawl as a result of urban change?

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  • The city’s rapidly growing population, primarily driven by migration from within the
    UK and overseas
  • The scarcity of affordable housing in the city centre
  • A competitive demand for land on brownfield sites in the city centre (for industrial,
    retail, and office uses) led to a steep rise in land prices
  • Upgrades to transport infrastructure, facilitating easier commuting into the city
    centre
  • A preference among many people to reside in quieter, less polluted semi-rural
    areas
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How can urban sprawl be reduce?

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Developing brownfield sites such as Harbourside

46
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Between 2006 and 2013 what % of housing developments were on Greenfield sites?

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Between 2006 and 2013, only 6% of new housing developments were on greenfield
sites

47
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What is the difference between the waste produced per head in Bristol and the UK average?

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The amount of waste produced per head in Bristol is 23% lower than the UK average

48
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How much waste does Bristol produce per year?

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Bristol produces half a million tonnes of
waste per year

49
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What is Bristol like in terms of food waste?

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it is among the worst cities in the country in terms of the amount of food waste it produces

50
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How many homes does non-recyclable waster generate electricity for?

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  • Any non-recyclable waste is used to generate electricity
  • It supplies nearly 25,000 homes in the Bristol area.
51
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How many tonnes of waste does the Avonmouth waste treatment plan treat per year?

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The Avonmouth waste treatment plant treats 200,000 tonnes of waste per year

52
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How is income generated through waste disposal?

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Income is generated when recycled materials are sent to reprocessing plants

53
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What is the main cause of atmospheric pollution in Bristol?

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vehicle emissions

54
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How many people die prematurely each year in Bristol because of air pollution?

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An estimated 200 people die prematurely each year in Bristol, as a result of air pollution

55
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What actions have been taken to improve the air quality in Bristol?

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  • the Frome Gateway, a walking and cycling route to the city centre
  • an electric vehicle programme
  • a smartphone app with information about public transport services, connections and delays
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What is housing in Filwood like and who are they owned by?

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  • Homes are owner occupied or rented from city council
  • Poorly insulated
57
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What is the life expectancy in Filwood?

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Life expectancy 78 years –
lower than UK average

58
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What are the death rates in Filwood from cancer like?

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Death rates from cancer above
average

59
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What is the participation in social activities like in Filwood?

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Bristol’s lowest participation rates in sport and creative activities

60
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How many students got top GCSE grade in Filwood in 2013?

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In 2013, only 36% of students got top GCSE grades

61
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What proportion of people 16-24 are unemployed in Filwood?

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1/3 of people ages 16-24 unemployed

62
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What proportion of children live in low-income housing in Filwood?

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1⁄2 children live in low-income households

63
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What is the housing like in Stoke Bishop and what % of it is owner occupied?

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  • 81% owner occupied
  • Includes Sneyd Park – home to many millionaires
64
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What is the life expectancy like in Stoke Bishop?

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Life expectancy 83 years – above UK average

65
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What are the death rates like in Stoke Bishop?

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Death rates better than average

66
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What % of the population in Stoke Bishop have a degree or equivalent?

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50% of population have degree
or equivalent

67
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What % of students got the highest grades in their GCSEs in Stoke Bishop?

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94% got highest grades in 5 or
more GCSEs

68
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What % of people are unemployed in Stoke Bishop?

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3% of people unemployed

69
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What % of children live in poverty in Stoke Bishop?

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Fewer than 4% of children live
in poverty

70
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Advantages of brownfield sites!

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  • Existing buildings but to use
  • Land often disused or derelict so would improve the land
  • Urban sprawl and car use for commuting reduced
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Disadvantages of brownfield sites:

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  • Expensive to build on
  • Sites may be contaminated from previous industrial use
72
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What was Bristol Harbourside like before regeneration?

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  • many listed buildings were left unused when industries closed around Bristol docks
  • Industrial buildings were then used for housing, leisure and culture
73
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How long did the regeneration of Bristol Harbourside take?

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Regeneration took 40 years

74
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What is an example of developing a brownfield site?

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Bristol Harbourside

75
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How many homes were built on Harry Stoke and home many more were planned?

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1,200 homes built with 2,000 more planned by 2017

76
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What did locals do about the planned new buildings on Harry Stoke and why?

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  • locals objected to the development of 2,000 homes for 2016-2017
  • They were concerned about increased congestion and thus more noise and air pollution, loss of habitats, loss of open space and the effect on local flood risk
77
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What is an example of development of a Greenfield site?

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Harry Stoke

78
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Urban regeneration:

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involves redeveloping and revitalising areas that have experienced urban decay or decline

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What processes are a part of urban regeneration?

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processes can include installing modern facilities in old buildings (known as renewal) or opting for redevelopment (i.e. demolishing existing buildings to create brownfield sites for new developments)

80
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What is the aim of urban regelation?

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aim is to improve these areas’ physical, economic, and social conditions, making them more vibrant and attractive to residents, businesses, and visitors

81
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What areas of Bristol had become run-down and derelict?

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  • in Bristol, old industrial areas near the railway station and port had become rundown
  • docks and industrial buildings became derelict as the port facility moved to Avonmouth
82
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Where is the Temple Quarter located?

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  • The Temple Quarter is an area located in Bristol, England.
  • It is situated southeast of Bristol city centre, around the Temple Meads railway station
83
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What is the Temple Quarter named after?

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The area is named after the historic Temple Church located within its boundaries

84
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When did much of Temple Quarter become an Enterprise Zone and what did this mean for the area?

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Much of the area became an Enterprise Zone in 2012, meaning it qualified for government money to support regeneration

85
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What were the challenges with regenerating the Temple Quarter?

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  • Securing funding: The scale and complexity of the project required significant financial investment
  • Balancing interests: Different stakeholders had varied interests and goals, requiring careful negotiation and compromise
  • Infrastructure challenges: The redevelopment of infrastructure, particularly around a busy railway station, was technically challenging and disruptive
  • Maintaining heritage: Protecting and preserving the area’s historical elements while allowing for modern redevelopment posed a significant challenge
  • Environmental damage: Pollution left by industrial waste and other contaminants
86
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What area does the Enterprise Zone in Bristol cover and how large is it?

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  • An area covering 72 hectares became an Enterprise Zone in 2012
  • It is the UK’s largest Enterprise Zone
87
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What are businesses in the Enterprise Zone offered?

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offered incentives for businesses to relocate, including tax relief and low rents

88
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How was the railway station in Temple Quarter regenerated?

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Temple Meeds was redeveloped into a modern transport hub key for the city

89
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How were education facilities in Temple Quarter improved?

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  • University of Bristol’s new campus: The establishment of a new campus focused on digital and business technologies
  • accommodation for 1500 students
  • It includes Brunel’s Engine Shed
90
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How was green infrastructure improved in the regeneration of Temple Quarter?

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Emphasis was placed on creating green spaces and promoting sustainable and energy-efficient construction

91
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What is under construction as part of the regeneration of Temple Quarter?

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  • Bristol arena under construction – used for concerts, conventions, exhibitions, sporting events
  • will bring 500 jobs and boost economy by £60mn annually
92
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How has the Enterprise Zone and regeneration of the Temple Quarter economically benefitted it?

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  • economic growth - creation of the Enterprise Zone has attracted significant business investment and created new jobs
93
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How many jobs have been create in the last 25 years as a result of the regeneration of Temple Quarter?

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4,000 jobs have been created as part of the plan to create 17,000 jobs over 25 years

94
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How many firms have moved to Temple Quarter as a result of its regeneration?

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almost 400 firms from the creative, digital and green industries have moved into the area

95
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How did the Temple Quarter regeneration improve its connectivity?

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improved connectivity - transport and accessibility improvements have better integrated the area with the wider city

96
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What new infrastructure was created as a result of the Temple Quarter regeneration?

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New bridge across river avon

97
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How has the sustainability of Temple Quarter been improved as a result of its regeneration?

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The emphasis on green and energy- efficient construction has contributed to Bristol’s reputation as a green city

98
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How has the vibrancy of Temple Quarter changed as a result of its regeneration?

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Increased vibrancy - adding housing, recreational spaces, and cultural attractions has enhanced the area’s vibrancy and liveability

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