Changes In bristol To Create Economic Oppotunities Flashcards
What did bristols traditional industries rely upon
They were based on its function as a port. Cigarettes were made using tobacco from West Indies and Sherry from wine imported from Bordeaux
Why were there empty warehouses and what did they do with them
The closure of the city centre port left empty warehouses. Some have been turned into flats with some reused for industry
What industries have seen recent development met in Bristol
Tertiary (services) and quaternary (high tech) sector
What is bristols employment like
In 2015 Bristols unemployment was below uk average. Employment growth in Bristol is projected to be higher than for the uk as a whole
What is the major change in bristols industry
The growing number of people employed by high-tech companies. There are 50 micro-electronic and silicon design businesses in the Bristol area
What factors attract high tech businesses in Bristol (6 factors)
1) a government grant of £100 million to become a super-connected city with broadband download speeds of at least 8Mbps 2) close links between the city council and the university 3) an educated and skilled workforce 4) advanced research at the university 5) different industries working in collaborative research and development 6) a clean and non-polluted environment
