Urban Futures: Bristol, UK

Question 1

location & importance

Answer 1

• located south-west England
• 2 major docks & ferry services to Europe
• 2 large universities
• largest conc of silicon manufacturers outside California

Question 2

impact of migration

Answer 2

50% of populated migrated from abroad
- hard-working workforce
- enriches city’s cultural life
- mainly young migrants help balance ageing population

Question 3

ways of life

Answer 3

• ethnically diverse & young population
• good transport links (motorways) increased connectivity

Question 4

social & economic challenges

Answer 4

15% residents live in socially deprived areas
- many council estates and flats in need of modernisation
- lower than average levels of good health & life expectancy
- high levels of obesity and smoking
- low participation rates in active sports & creative activities
- high levels of unemployment in north-west areas & only 34% students gain top grades at GCSEs

Question 5

sustainable solutions

Answer 5

• creating green spaces (parks & gardens) to help clean air & providing natural habitats for wildlife
• public transport made affordable to reduce congestion
• encourage cycling ( Bristol’s network of cycle routes)
• renewable energy sources (solar, burning biomass)
• energy saving through insulation & double glazing