Bristol case study

Question 1

What is the importance of Bristol?

Answer 1

-2 major universities
-Excellent transport and trade links
-Houses headquarters of many major companies

Question 2

What are the positives of migration in Bristol?

Answer 2

-Migrants fill the gaps in the labour markets such as healthcare and construction
-boosting local economy due to more tax payers and spending
-Migrants creating businesses leading to job creation and innovation
-Increased diversity of Bristol
-Substantial urban development

Question 3

What are the negatives of migration in Bristol?

Answer 3

-Increased stress on public transport
-Pressure on public services e.g. healthcare

Question 4

How has urban change created challenges in Bristol?

Answer 4

-Highest rate of homelessness in the south west
-Differences in education between poorer areas e.g. Hartcliffe and more affluent areas e.g. Cotham
-Dereliction of buildings
-Over 500000 tonnes of waste annually
-Loss of rural landscapes from urban sprawl
-Average life expectancy 5 years higher in Stoke Bishop than Filwood
-Air pollution from traffic zones
-House prices rising faster than incomes

Question 5

How has urban change created opportunities in Bristol?

Answer 5

-Cultural mix and demographics increase attraction
-Migration of skilled workers and entrepreneurs
-Local universities conduct research and development
-400 new companies moved to Temple Quarter Enterprise zone
-Tertiary and quaternary sectors increasing
-27% of city is part of wildlife network