Bristol (a case study of a major city in the UK) 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyBristolGCSEAQA Created by: GracieeeeeeCreated on: 02-06-18 20:13 Introducing Bristol WHY BRISTOL IS AN IMPORTANT UK CITY: education- two unis religion- two cathedrals tourism-Great Britain, Bristol zoo industry- largest manufacturer of silicon chip outside California culture and entertainment- theatres and venues, Bristol old Vic, home to Aardman WHY BRISTOL IS IMPORTNANT INTERNATIONALLY: transport links- M4 corridor,airport, ferry and rail university- attracts student from all over the world IMPACTS OF MIGRATION: pressure on housing and employment need to provide education for children who don't speak English hard-workers improving skill level were there are shortages 1 of 4 Social opportunities cultural: Colston Hall, Tobacco factory leisure and recreation- sports: Ashton gate (rugby and football) shopping: Cabot Circus (pedestrianised, CCTV, public transport) 2 of 4 Social inequality in Bristol Filwood: 1/3 of 16-24 are unemployed 1300 crimes a year cancer death rates are above average life expectancy is 78 Stoke Bishop: only 3% are unemployed less then 300 crimes a year 81% of housing is owner occupied life expectancy is 83 3 of 4 New housing for Bristol Bradley Stoke: greenfiled site (commuter settlement) Advantages: more room cheaper won't become disused Disadvantages: local flood risk increased congestion Bristol Harbourside: brownfield site Advantages: listed buildings are preserved people still live in the centre, so there is still a night buzz Disadvantages: limited number of buildings can be expensive to convert 4 of 4
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