Changes In bristol To Create Social Opportunities Flashcards
How is Bristol changing (6 factors)
1) population is growing rapidly 2)the electrification of the rail line to London will reduce the journey time to just 70 minutes 3)over 2 million people live within 50km of the city 4) its network of motorway, road, rail, and air connections has made it more accessible 5) there are more people in Bristol under the age if 16 than of pensionable age 6) the population is becoming ethnically more diverse
What cultural opportunities are created due to bristols youthful population
There is a vibrant underground music scene in addition to the usual range of night clubs and bars.
What are sports teams doing to improve social opportunities
They are developing their stadiums to provide a range of leisure and conference facilities and accommodation. Rovers plan to move to the outskirts of the city. They aim to make facilities attractive to a wider range of people than just sports enthusiasts
Why were improved shopping facilities needed (4 points)
1) reduce crime 2) improve the environment 3) compete with other cities 4)attract employment
What developments needed to be made to encourage people to shop in Bristol (5 points)
1) pedestrianising the area and installing CCTV to improve safety 2) providing a more attractive shopping environment with new street furniture, floral displays and landscaping 3) the development of open street markets 4) improving public transport into the centre e.g. park and ride 5) promoting tourism to encourage greater spending, by making the nearby old market area of the city into a conservation area
Cost and date of Cabot circus
Opened in September 2008 at a cost of £500 million
What’s in Cabot circus
Shops and leisure facilities take up 2/3 of its floor space. There are also offices, a cinema, a hotel and 250 apartments
