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Location
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South-west of England, approximately 5km from Swindon.
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Population
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Has a population of 440,000 and is expected to reach half a million by 2029.
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National importance (3)
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- Two universities- attracts students from around the UK
- Two cathedrals- Bristol and Clifton
- Located on the M4 corridor with good rail and roads links to London.
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International importance (2)
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- UK’s eighth most popular city for foreign visitors
- Bristol airports links the city to major European centres
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What changes are affecting Bristol? (2)
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- Bristol’s population is growing rapidly
- There are more people under the age of 16 than over 65.
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Social opportunities in urban change (2)
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- Youthful population means there is a range of bars and nightclubs- Colstan Hall has concerts and entertainment by major names in pop, rock and jazz.
- Bristol has two professional football teams- City and Rovers and a rugby union team. All teams are developing their stadiums to provide a range of leisure and conference facilities and accommodation.
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Economic opportunities in urban change (2)
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- Increased number of people working in high-tech companies. 50 micro-electronic and silicon design businesses in Bristol. A government grant of £100 million to become a super connected city with high broadband speeds.
- Example: Aardman Animation- based in Bristol, the studio is known for its films using stop-motion clay animation techniques e.g. Wallace and Gromit, which has won an Oscar and many other awards.
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Environmental opportunities in urban change (2)
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- In 2015, Bristol was awarded European Green Capital with a plan to achieve transport improvements, improved energy efficiency and development of renewable energy
- Rapid Transit Network consists of three bus routes from Temple Meads train station with the city’s park and ride sites.
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Social and economic challenges (2)
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- Inequalities in education- in Filwood in 2013 only 36% of students got top grades at GCSE, including English and Maths compared to 94% in Stoke Bishop
- Inequalities in employment- only 3% of people in Stoke Bishop are unemployed compared to 1/3 of people aged 16-24 in Filwood.
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Environmental challenges and solutions (2)
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- Atmospheric pollution- Bristol is the most congested city in England and an estimated 200 people die in the city every year due to air pollution; plan to reduce poor air quality include reducing speeds on motorways and residential areas.
- Waste disposal- the city produces half a million tonnes of waste per year. It is among the worst cities in the country in terms of the amount of food waste it creates; reducing the amount of waste that has to be sent to landfill and reducing the waste generated per household by 15%.
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Urban sprawl: challenges and solutions (4)
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- Extended particularly to the north-west of the city.
- Bradley Stoke has extended the city to the north.
- Between 2006 and 2013 only 6% of new housing developments were on greenfield land and by 2026 over 30,000 new homes were planned on brownfield sites.
- The green belt was set up to prevent urban sprawl on the rural-urban fringe and the merging of Bath and Bristol.
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Why Temple Quarter needed regeneration (3)
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- Rundown
- Bad first impression to visitors
- Disused industrial area from 18th century and in a state of dereliction.
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Main features of Temple Quarter Regeneration (2)
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- Improved access in around Bristol- improvements to Temple Meads station to encourage more people to travel by train
- Improved road layout with links to the rapid transport network and the Bristol Bath cycle network.
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Brownfield advantages (2)
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- Reduces loss of countryside that is used for agriculture/recreation (stops urban sprawl)
- Infrastructure already in place (i.e. roads) so don’t need to build
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Brownfield disadvantages (2)
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- More expensive as have to clear existing buildings and many sites heavily polluted
- In urban areas=pollution levels=poorer quality of life
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Greenfield advantages (2)
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- On edge of urban areas
- Land is cheaper
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Greenfield disadvantages (2)
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- Increases noise and light pollution
- Important farmland lost
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