Uk Cities

Question 1

Bristol social opportunities from urban change

Answer 1

Migration between 1851- 1891 population doubled migration reponsible for half bristol population
Opportunities
New developments eg harbour no longer port
Cargo, aquarium, shops , restaurants
Cabot circus -2008

Question 2

Economic opportunities Bristol regeneration and urban change

Answer 2

All of social
Government decentralised the defence procurement agency to Bristol
Employs 1000 peoples
University and council close links to provide a skilled and ready workforce
Microelectronics and silicon design businesses and city

Question 3

Social and economic challenges

Answer 3

Urban inequality 
Stoke bishop 
3 yrs higher then average 
94% of highest grades in 5 or more of their GCSEs 
More green spaces, cars etc
Filwood
2013 only 36% of students top grades
Teenage conception rates above average 
Life expectancy 2 years below average

Question 4

Environmental opportunities

Answer 4

City council aims for30% of city to be covered by trees by 2026
Development of wildlife and non-natural settings e.g. rooftop gardens 27% of city to be part of wildlife network

Question 5

Urban sprawl cause and effects

Answer 5

Growing population
Homes destroyed by bombing ww2
Bradly Stoke - loss of great crested newt

May be cheaper then city centre
Spreads wealth
Car dependent communities