Urban Issues and Challenges (Bristol) Flashcards
Bristol is the largest city in the …
south west of england
What was Bristol’s population in 2016?
440,500
What are the towns around Bristol and what is the name of the area?
The Bristol Urban region includes Bath, Swindon, Newport and Weston-Super-Mare
What are the positives of migration? (8)
More diversity, less vacancies, less xenophobia/racism, new ideas, jobs in housing, local economy boost, improving skill sets, new businesses
What are the negatives of migration?
Urbanisation, demand for houses, overcrowding, integration challenges, (ie racism), culture clashes, demand for public transport/healthcare
How many people come to the carnival in Bristol each year?
40,000
What is the name of the large carnival in Bristol?
St. Paul’s
Why was the St. Paul’s carnival started?
To improve relations between European, African, Caribbean and Asian communities.
What is Bristol’s population expected to reach by 2029?
1/2 a million
What are the benefits of having a diverse city?
Discourages xenophobia and racism, pull factor for immigration, new ideas, appealing to tourists, less “clone towns”
What is the largest age group in Bristol?
20-30
What is a brownfield site?
land that has been used , abandoned and now awaits use. commonly found across urban areas, particularly in the inner city
What is a greenfield site?
Land that has not yet been developed, often in a rural area or on the edge of an urban area.
What are the advantages of developping brownfield sites? (5)
Infrastructure already present No deforestation required Probably flat and in an ideal place easier planning permissions improves the look of an area
What are the disadvantages of brownfield sites? (5)
Limited space destruction of possibly listed buildings land is in demand sites could be contaminated immediate access may be poor with congested areas
How many apartments are in Finzels Reach?
437
What has been done to reduce urban sprawl in Bristol?
Between 2006 and 2013, only 6% of new homes were built on greenfield sites
By 2026 over 30,000 new homes are planned on brownfield sites
planned brownfield sites will be high density with an average of 210 houses per hectare compared with 60 on greenfield sites
How can urban change affect the environment?
pollution (air/light/water/noise), traffic
When did Bristol win the European Green Capital Award?
2015
Why did Bristol win the European Green Capital Award?
- “One tree per child” scheme
- 200 businesses signed up to GoGreen
- They invested (RESEARCH)
- is a cycling city
What factors attract high tech businesses to Bristol?
- Highly respected universities
- A government grant of £100m to become a super connected city
- The Bristol and Bath science park at emerson’s green
- A highly educated workforce
How many micro-electronic and silicon design businesses are there in Bristol?
50- second largest outside california’s silicon valley
What percentage of people in Bristol are employed in professional services?
49%
What percentage of people in Bristol are employed in high-tech, food and transport?
5% each
