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Case Study - Bristol Flashcards

1
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What is the largest city in the south west of England?

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Bristol

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2
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What is the expected population of Bristol by 2029?

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½ million

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3
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What are the two universities in Bristol known for?

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STEAM

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What industry is Bristol known for?

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The largest concentration of silicon chip manufacture outside of California

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5
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What cultural institution is home to Aardman?

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Bristol Old Vic theatre

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6
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What is Bristol’s rank in the UK for foreign visitors?

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Eighth most popular city

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7
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What are two major attractions in Bristol?

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Brunel’s ship SS Great Britain and Bristol Zoo

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8
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What strategic position does Bristol hold?

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

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9
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What connects Bristol to major European centres and the USA?

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Bristol Airport

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10
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What industries have developed in Bristol?

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Tech, aerospace, financial services, media

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11
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How did Bristol’s population change from 1851 to 1891?

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Doubled

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In which sectors are migrant workers employed in Bristol?

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Hospitality, manufacturing, retail, health, construction

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What cultural impact have migrants had in Bristol?

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

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14
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What challenge do migrants face in Bristol?

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Integration into the wider community

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15
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How do young migrants affect Bristol’s population?

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Help to balance the ageing population

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16
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What is a need for children whose first language is not English?

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Education

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17
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What pressures do migrants contribute to in Bristol?

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Housing and employment

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18
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What is a benefit of migrants in Bristol’s economy?

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Contributing to both the local and national economy

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

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Will reduce the journey time to London to 70 minutes

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20
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How many people live within 50km of Bristol?

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Over 2 million

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21
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What demographic change is happening in Bristol?

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The population is becoming ethnically diverse

22
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When did Cabot Circus open?

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September 2008

23
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What is the cost of Cabot Circus?

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£500 million

24
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What does Cabot Circus contain?

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

25
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What has happened to Bristol’s Harbourside?

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Converted into bars, nightclubs, and cultural venues

26
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What is the Harbourside Festival?

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

27
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What attracts high-tech businesses to Bristol?

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

28
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What is the significance of Aardman Animations?

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Set up in 1972 and entered the computer animation market

29
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What is the Defence Procurement Agency?

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

30
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What is the aerospace industry in Bristol known for?

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

31
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What environmental status did Bristol achieve in 2015?

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First UK city awarded the status of European Green Capital

32
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What are some goals of Bristol’s European Green Capital initiative?

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

33
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What is an Integrated Transport System (ITS) aiming to improve?

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Accessibility, reduce congestion, and increase employment opportunities

34
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What is urban greening in Bristol?

A

Raising Sites of Nature Conservation Interest to top condition by 2026

35
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What challenges does Bristol face regarding its environment?

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Derelict industrial buildings and urban sprawl

36
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What is Stokes Croft known for?

A

High-density housing and issues with derelict properties

37
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What is being done to reduce urban sprawl in Bristol?

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

38
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What is Finzels Reach?

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

39
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How is Bristol reducing waste disposal impact?

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Reducing landfill waste and increasing recycling to 50%

40
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What plans does Bristol have to reduce air pollution?

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Speed limits reduction and an electric vehicle program

41
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What is Bristol’s eco-friendly ‘poo-bus’?

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

42
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What is the social situation in Filwood?

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

43
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What housing issues exist in Filwood?

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Poor insulation and overcrowding in many council houses

44
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What is the educational situation in Filwood?

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

45
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What health challenges does Filwood face?

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Life expectancy below the city average and low participation in sports

46
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What is the employment situation in Filwood?

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Over 1/3 of young people are unemployed

47
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What characterizes Stoke Bishop?

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Affluent suburb with low overcrowding and high home ownership

48
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What is the educational achievement in Stoke Bishop?

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94% of students achieve high grades in GCSEs

49
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What is the health status in Stoke Bishop?

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Life expectancy above the city average and high sports participation

50
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What is the employment situation in Stoke Bishop?

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Only 2% unemployment and low child poverty

51
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What is Bristol’s goal for low-carbon jobs by 2030?

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Increase from 9,000 to 17,000 jobs

52
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What was the recent growth rate in Bristol’s green economy?

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As high as 4.7%

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