Case Study - Bristol UK

Question 1

Location and importance

Answer 1

• Located in southwest England
• Population approximately 460,000
• Important maritime history and current aerospace industry

Question 2

Urban regeneration project: Bristol Harbourside

Answer 2

• Former dockland area transformed into mixed-use development
• Features housing, offices, restaurants, museums (M Shed)
• Created jobs and improved environment but raised property prices

Question 3

Urban regeneration project: Temple Quarter

Answer 3

• Enterprise zone around Bristol Temple Meads station
• Focus on creative, digital and high-tech businesses
• University of Bristol developing new campus there

Question 4

Challenges in Bristol

Answer 4

• Housing shortages and affordability crisis
• Traffic congestion
• Air pollution exceeding safe limits in central areas
• Social inequality between different areas

Question 5

Sustainability initiatives in Bristol

Answer 5

• European Green Capital 2015
• Cycling city status with improved infrastructure
• Renewable energy projects
• Food waste collection and recycling schemes
• Community-led green initiatives