Temple Quarter

Question 1

Reasons Why the Area Needed Regeneration temple quarter

Answer 1

Poor First Impression: The area was derelict and unsightly, giving a negative first impression to visitors arriving at Temple Meads railway station or driving in from the south

Industrial Decay: Former industrial sites, including a diesel depot, malthouses, and glassworks, had become abandoned and contaminated since the 20th century

Question 2

Main Features of the Project temple quarter

Answer 2

Enterprise Zone Status: The area was granted “Enterprise Zone” status, offering incentives like business rate relief and low rents to create 4,000 new jobs by 2020 and 17,000 by 2037

Improved Transport Access: Major redevelopment of Temple Meads station into a transport hub and the electrification of the rail line to London, reducing the journey time to 70 minutes.

Innovation Hubs: Brunel’s historic Engine Shed was converted into a £1.7 million Innovation Centre, now home to 18 micro-electronics and digital production companies

Recreation and Leisure: The planned Bristol Arena venue was designed to host conventions and sporting events for up to 12,000 spectators, accessible via a new bridge to “Arena Island”