Case Studies Flashcards
How has urban change created social opportunities in Bristol?
-Increasing diversity and cultural backgrounds due to increasing population
-Two universities - youthful working population
-Improved connectivity (integrated transport) such as River Severn crossing
-Recreation and entertainment improving quality of life, such as sports teams and facilities
-Shopping centres such as Cribbs Causeway or Cabot Circus provide leisurely activities for residents
How has urban change created economic opportunities in Bristol?
-Migration of skilled and youthful workers strengthens the local workforce
-Local universities and skilled graduates conduct research and development in the quaternary sector for future growth
-Extensive urban regeneration (such as harbourside) transforms derelict buildings and brownfield sites into lucrative business opportunities
How has urban change created environmental opportunities in Bristol?
-Urban greening - over 90% of residents live within 350m of parkland or waterways
-30% tree coverage across the city
-Integrated transport systems reducing congestion and promoting use of public transport such as park and ride sites
-Newfound technology such as poo buses in order to be environmentally sustainable
-Introduction of “clean air zones” to reduce emissions in the city
What are some challenges caused by urban change in Bristol?
-Education gap - Filwood students scored lower than Bristol average, also life expectancy 5 years lower than national average
-Increased congestion
-Increased house prices - luxury homes costing around £3500 monthly
-Stress on public services
-Building on greenfield sites
-More pollution - over 0.5 million tonnes of waste each year, mainly sent to landfill
-Urban sprawl - 8000 homes built in Bradley Stoke
What is the question for the fieldwork?
How successful has the regeneration of Bristol Harbourside been?
What data methods did we use?
Questionnaire - primary data from residents, designed to restrict data (closed questions for quantitative) to make it representable in various forms of presentation eg graphs and pie charts however not as in depth as an interview.
Environmental quality survey - quantitative data so more objective, easier and quicker to obtain, more objective and less interpretation however can lead to misinterpretation as a result of human or equipment error.
How has the regeneration of the harbourside been successful?
-Over 3000 jobs created in construction
-Water quality increased to allow for recreational activities
-Economy of harbour grew by 37% between 2010 and 2020 due to pubs, restaurants and other businesses
-Over 300000 annual visitors to the Harbourside August festival
-6.6 acres of Brownfield sites developed
How has the regeneration of the harbourside been an issue?
-The work was over £300 million and took over 3 decades, with many areas still derelict and incomplete
-Increased traffic congestion especially in millennium square
-Unaffordable house pricing.
