Case Study - Bristol

Question 1

What is the largest city in the south west of England?

Answer 1

Bristol

Question 2

What is the expected population of Bristol by 2029?

Answer 2

½ million

Question 3

What are the two universities in Bristol known for?

Answer 3

STEAM

Question 4

What industry is Bristol known for?

Answer 4

The largest concentration of silicon chip manufacture outside of California

Question 5

What cultural institution is home to Aardman?

Answer 5

Bristol Old Vic theatre

Question 6

What is Bristol’s rank in the UK for foreign visitors?

Answer 6

Eighth most popular city

Question 7

What are two major attractions in Bristol?

Answer 7

Brunel’s ship SS Great Britain and Bristol Zoo

Question 8

What strategic position does Bristol hold?

Answer 8

On the M4 corridor with easy access to London and rail ferry service to Europe

Question 9

What connects Bristol to major European centres and the USA?

Answer 9

Bristol Airport

Question 10

What industries have developed in Bristol?

Answer 10

Tech, aerospace, financial services, media

Question 11

How did Bristol’s population change from 1851 to 1891?

Answer 11

Doubled

Question 12

In which sectors are migrant workers employed in Bristol?

Answer 12

Hospitality, manufacturing, retail, health, construction

Question 13

What cultural impact have migrants had in Bristol?

Answer 13

Enriching the city’s cultural life and increasing the diversity of ethnicities

Question 14

What challenge do migrants face in Bristol?

Answer 14

Integration into the wider community

Question 15

How do young migrants affect Bristol’s population?

Answer 15

Help to balance the ageing population

Question 16

What is a need for children whose first language is not English?

Answer 16

Education

Question 17

What pressures do migrants contribute to in Bristol?

Answer 17

Housing and employment

Question 18

What is a benefit of migrants in Bristol’s economy?

Answer 18

Contributing to both the local and national economy

Question 19

What is the impact of Bristol’s rail line electrification?

Answer 19

Will reduce the journey time to London to 70 minutes

Question 20

How many people live within 50km of Bristol?

Answer 20

Over 2 million

Question 21

What demographic change is happening in Bristol?

Answer 21

The population is becoming ethnically diverse

Question 22

When did Cabot Circus open?

Answer 22

September 2008

Question 23

What is the cost of Cabot Circus?

Answer 23

£500 million

Question 24

What does Cabot Circus contain?

Answer 24

Multiple shops, offices, a cinema, a hotel, and 250 apartments

Question 25

What has happened to Bristol’s Harbourside?

Answer 25

Converted into bars, nightclubs, and cultural venues

Question 26

What is the Harbourside Festival?

Answer 26

A free three-day annual event attracting around 300,000 spectators

Question 27

What attracts high-tech businesses to Bristol?

Answer 27

A government grant of £100 million to become a Super-Connected City

Question 28

What is the significance of Aardman Animations?

Answer 28

Set up in 1972 and entered the computer animation market

Question 29

What is the Defence Procurement Agency?

Answer 29

Established in 1996, employing over 10,000 people to supply the military

Question 30

What is the aerospace industry in Bristol known for?

Answer 30

14/15 main global aircraft companies including Rolls-Royce and Airbus

Question 31

What environmental status did Bristol achieve in 2015?

Answer 31

First UK city awarded the status of European Green Capital

Question 32

What are some goals of Bristol's European Green Capital initiative?

Answer 32

Increase use of brownfield sites, monitor air pollution, reduce water pollution

Question 33

What is an Integrated Transport System (ITS) aiming to improve?

Answer 33

Accessibility, reduce congestion, and increase employment opportunities

Question 34

What is urban greening in Bristol?

Answer 34

Raising Sites of Nature Conservation Interest to top condition by 2026

Question 35

What challenges does Bristol face regarding its environment?

Answer 35

Derelict industrial buildings and urban sprawl

Question 36

What is Stokes Croft known for?

Answer 36

High-density housing and issues with derelict properties

Question 37

What is being done to reduce urban sprawl in Bristol?

Answer 37

Over 30,000 new houses planned on brownfield sites by 2026

Question 38

What is Finzels Reach?

Answer 38

A 2-hectare brownfield site near the CBD containing office space and apartments

Question 39

How is Bristol reducing waste disposal impact?

Answer 39

Reducing landfill waste and increasing recycling to 50%

Question 40

What plans does Bristol have to reduce air pollution?

Answer 40

Speed limits reduction and an electric vehicle program

Question 41

What is Bristol’s eco-friendly 'poo-bus'?

Answer 41

A bus powered by human and food waste running between Bath and Bristol Airport

Question 42

What is the social situation in Filwood?

Answer 42

1/3 of residents in low-income households, among the most deprived areas

Question 43

What housing issues exist in Filwood?

Answer 43

Poor insulation and overcrowding in many council houses

Question 44

What is the educational situation in Filwood?

Answer 44

35% of pupils receive free school meals, low GCSE achievement

Question 45

What health challenges does Filwood face?

Answer 45

Life expectancy below the city average and low participation in sports

Question 46

What is the employment situation in Filwood?

Answer 46

Over 1/3 of young people are unemployed

Question 47

What characterizes Stoke Bishop?

Answer 47

Affluent suburb with low overcrowding and high home ownership

Question 48

What is the educational achievement in Stoke Bishop?

Answer 48

94% of students achieve high grades in GCSEs

Question 49

What is the health status in Stoke Bishop?

Answer 49

Life expectancy above the city average and high sports participation

Question 50

What is the employment situation in Stoke Bishop?

Answer 50

Only 2% unemployment and low child poverty

Question 51

What is Bristol's goal for low-carbon jobs by 2030?

Answer 51

Increase from 9,000 to 17,000 jobs

Question 52

What was the recent growth rate in Bristol's green economy?

Answer 52

As high as 4.7%