CASE STUDY Bristol Flashcards
Why is Bristol a significant UK city? Provide three reasons.
Economic hub:
Major port (700K cars imported/year).
High-tech industries (silicon chips, aerospace).
Cultural importance:
Home to Banksy and Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit).
Hosts International Balloon Fiesta (100K tourists/day).
Transport links:
Located on M4 corridor (connects London to Wales).
How has migration benefited Bristol?
Economic growth: Migrants fill skill gaps in jobs (e.g., healthcare, tech).
Cultural diversity:
Vibrant food scene and St Paul’s Carnival (40K visitors/year).
Boosts tourism and hospitality.
Population growth: Supports services but strains housing/education.
Give two examples of urban change in Bristol and their impacts.
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre:
Pros: Jobs in retail, reduced crime on derelict land.
Cons: Draws shoppers away from high streets.
Bristol Rovers Stadium:
Pros: Community sports facilities, business conferences.
Cons: High costs; some oppose public spending.
Outline two environmental issues in Bristol and strategies to address them.
Waste & Pollution:
Issue: 500K tonnes/year waste; air pollution from vehicles.
Solutions:
50% recycling (shipped to UK plants).
Pedestrianised zones, electric car charging points.
Dereliction:
Issue: Abandoned industrial buildings → crime.
Solutions:
Grants to renovate listed buildings into galleries/restaurants.
Why is Bristol facing a housing crisis, and how is it being managed?
Causes:
Population growth → high demand → rising prices.
Limited space (greenfield vs. brownfield debate).
Solutions:
Brownfield sites: Apartments in city centre.
Greenfield sites: Larger homes for wealthy families.
Compare Filwood (deprived) and Stoke Bishop (affluent).
Fillwood
- Top 10% most deprived UK area.
- High crime, litter, health issues (56% adults overweight)
- Poor housing/services
Stoke Bishop
- Lowest 10% deprived in UK.
- Low crime; 75% home-ownership.
- Large homes (avg. 3 bedrooms).
How is Bristol improving sustainability?
30% tree cover + 8 nature reserves.
Benefits:
Reduces urban sprawl, improves air quality.
Boosts wildlife and residents’ wellbeing.
Define brownfield and greenfield sites.
Brownfield: Previously developed land (e.g., old factories).
Greenfield: Undeveloped rural land (risks urban sprawl).
Why is Bristol considered a leading green city? Provide three examples.
30% tree cover – Highest of any UK city.
8 nature reserves – Including Avon Gorge (home to rare species like peregrine falcons).
European Green Capital 2015 – Awarded for reducing CO₂ emissions by 40% since 2005.
Describe two key industries in Bristol and their impacts.
Aerospace:
Home to Airbus (employs 4,200 people).
£1.9 billion annual contribution to UK economy.
Creative Media:
Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit) generates £100M+/year.
Banksy’s street art boosts tourism.
How does Bristol’s transport system support its economy?
Port of Bristol: Handles 12 million tonnes of cargo/year.
M4/M5 motorways: Connect to London, Wales, and Midlands.
Bristol Airport: Serves 9 million passengers/year (2023).
How does Bristol manage its half-million tonnes of annual waste?
50% recycled (vs. 45% UK average).
Energy-from-waste plant in Avonmouth converts waste to electricity (powers 25,000 homes).
How does education inequality compare in Filwood vs. Stoke Bishop?
ilwood: Only 23% achieve GCSE grade 5+ in English/maths.
Stoke Bishop: 82% achieve grade 5+.
Name two specific green projects in Bristol.
Bristol & Bath Railway Path: 13-mile cycle route (reduces 100,000 car trips/year).
Castle Park: Transformed WWII bomb site into central green space.
What strategies reduce air pollution in Bristol?
Clean Air Zone (2022): Charges £9/day for high-emission vehicles.
300+ electric buses by 2025 (funded by £50M gov grant).
Rapid-fire stats!
16% non-white population.
700,000 cars imported/year at port.
40,000+ students (UoB + UWE).
