Bristol (a case study of a major city in the UK)

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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
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Social opportunities

  • cultural: Colston Hall, Tobacco factory
  • leisure and recreation-
  • sports: Ashton gate (rugby and football)
  • shopping: Cabot Circus (pedestrianised, CCTV, public transport)
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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
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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
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