UK Urban Challenges Flashcards
What is one cultural event in Bristol, UK?
The St Paul’s Carnival.
What 2 impacts have migrants had on Bristol?
1.
2.
- Young migrants balance the ageing population.
- Enriches the city’s cultural life.
What are 2 ways Bristol is changing?
1. The population is becoming more _____________________.
2. There are more people under 16 than at _______________________.
ethnically diverse
pensionable age
What is the oldest continually working theatre in the English speaking world ?
The Bristol Old Vic.
What is the purpose of the ITS (Integrated Transport System)?
To link different modes of transport to one another.
There are ___ nature reserves and _______ parks in Bristol.
8
300
_____% of the city is to be covered in _______ as part of the urban greening initiative in Bristol.
30
trees
What is urban sprawl?
The growth of towns and cities taking over areas of the countryside.
What is the term for the revival of an urban area by wealthier people that has been subject to decline?
Gentrification.
What will be done to reduce urban sprawl in Bristol using brownfield sites?
(Include a statistic).
By 2026,
30,000 homes will be planned on brownfield sites.
Name one way Bristol reduces the environmental impacts of waste disposal (with a statistic):
By increasing waste recycling by 50%.
Name one way Bristol reduces its atmospheric pollution using transport and what does it run on:
Bristol’s eco-friendly “poo bus” runs on bio-methane gas produced from human/ food waste.
What is a statistic of the deprivation for children in Filwood, Bristol?
Over 50% of children live in low-income households.
What is a statistic of the lack of deprivation for children in Stoke-Bishop, Bristol?
Less than 3% of children live in poverty.
How was transport improved in the Temple Quarter Regeneration project?
Electrification of the London to Bristol railway line to reduce rail journey time.
