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Term 1- Flashcards

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What are the 4 sectors

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-Primary sector
-Secondary sector
-Tertiary sector
-Quaternary sector

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Role of the primary sector and examples(2)

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Gathering resources (Farmers, miners)

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Role of the secondary sector and an example

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Manufacturing products with gathered resources (Factory workers)

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Role of the tertiary sector and examples(3)

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Services (Shopkeepers, lawyers, doctors)

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Role of the quaternary sector

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Jobs related to technology and research and development

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Social deprivation

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The extent to which a person, or a community, lacks what they really need to have a decent life, such as work, money, housing and services

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Differences between housing in Filwood and Stoke Bishop (2 areas of Bristol) (3)

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-Housing in Stoke Bishop seem larger and better quality
-Stoke Bishop housing has more features like driveways and front gardens
-Filwood shows cases of uncleared vandalism whilst Stoke Bishop is well maintained

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How long has it been since the different areas of Bristol have been this unequal

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since 1936

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9
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Social mobility

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No matter the environment or the financial, parental and social circumstances, you can become anything you want if you put in enough effort and have the right mindset

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Evidence of Filwood being socially deprived(3)

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-Abundance of bullying, crime and drugs
-35% of pupils get free school meals
-Life expectancy is 3 years below the average city’s

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Why are houses in Filwood low quality?

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Most of the housing was built in the 1930s and 40s to replace slums and war damage.

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What is the biggest category of crime in Filwood and why?

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Violent crime, unemployment and in turn a need for money

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Where is Stoke Bishop located and why is it popular?

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North West of Bristol, it is popular because it overlooks the open space of Clifton downs and the gorge of the river Avon

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What is the largest category of crime in Stoke Bishop and why(2)?

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Anti-social behaviour
-Not much violent crime due to many residents’ age impeding their physical abilities
-Many residents are affluent and have no need to commit crime

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An example of a greenfield and brownfield site

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south Gloucestershire and Bristol harbourside

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Advantages(4) and disadvantages(3) of housing developments on greenfield sites

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Advantages:
-Lots of wildlife
-Large homes
-Less bustling, more peaceful
-A close community can be easy to build

Disadvantages:
-Expensive
-Recurring construction of other houses being built nearby
-Distant from infrastructure and services

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Advantages(4) and disadvantages(3) of housing developments on brownfield sites

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Advantages:
-Mostly apartments so can hold more people in the same size building than homes can
-Cheaper than homes
-Urban area so it is close to infrastructure
-Better for the environment to build on barren land than destroying greenfield sites for the same purpose

Disadvantages:
-Not as visually appealing as greenfield sites
-Accommodations are usually small
-Busy as it’s an urban area

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18
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Regeneration

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The attempt to reverse decline by both improving the physical structure, and, more importantly and elusively, the economy of those areas

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What does Temple Quarter aim to do to regenerate the area(3)?

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-Modernize the area
-Enhance the current green infrastructure
-Make its attractions and itself more appealing

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What are some specific targets of the temple quarter regeneration?(3)

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-Create 4000 new jobs by 2020 and 17,000 by 2037
-240,000m squared of new or refurbished building for things like offices, homes and shops
-Redevelop the railway station

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What are the 6 key regeneration projects in Bristol’s Temple Quarter and what do they each focus on?

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-Glass wharf, new office development
-Engine Shed, high-tech and creative businesses
-Temple Studios, new technical and digital enterprises
-Temple Meads Station, major redevelopment to turn the station into a modern transport hub for the city
-Paintworks, new mixed use development
-‘Arena Island’, also has a bridge to the new Bristol Arena

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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Temple Quay key info(2)

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-Former Industrial area
-Main industries were ropeworks, timber yards, malthouses, glassworks and potteries

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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Temple Quay regeneration objectives(3)

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-Managing high levels of traffic whilst supporting enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes
-Making streets more appealing to more people
-Creating new vibrant modern streets and spaces

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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Temple Quay’s strengths(4)

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-Close to station
-The waterside setting of the floating harbour
-Ferry landing stage allows wider range of travel options
-Already has many trees on the streets

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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Temple meads city gateway key info

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wait for milo

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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Temple meads city gateway regeneration objectives(3)

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-Creating a strong, high quality, distinctive welcome for visitors to Bristol
-Improving pedestrian cycle and public transport links
-Creating an attractive and efficient, high quality public transport interchange

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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Temple meads city gateway’s strengths(4)

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-Historically significant buildings
-Important site in Bristol
-Waterside setting
-Strong green infrastructure

28
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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Silverthorne lane key info

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wait for milo

29
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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Silverthorne lane regeneration objectives(3)

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-Improving natural appearance of area
-Reducing congestion in narrow streets
-Integrating greenery to landscape

30
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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Silverthorne lane’s strengths(2)

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-Contains industrial historic landscape
-Feeder canal and floating harbour defines the character of the southern edge

31
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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Avon Riverside key info(2)

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-Old industrial buildings used for a range of light industries
-Green areas were formed by demolishing a former diesel depot

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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Avon Riverside regeneration objectives(4)

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-Lower congestion
-More greenery
-Form it into an aesthetic environment
-Protect habitats and simultaneously have publicly available greenery

33
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Temple Quarter regeneration:
Avon Riverside’s strengths(3)

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-Riverside landscape in an urban area
-Rich biodiversity
-Different levels of buildings allowing everywhere to have a nice view

34
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How will the Temple Quarter redevelopment make more people want to move into the city?(2)

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-Improved access in and around Bristol makes it easier to visit Bristol or visit all the places surrounding it
-It will become an enterprise zone, giving businesses a lot of incentive to move to the area

35
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Bristol Arena project summary

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An arena in the middle of an island to be built by the team who made London’s Millennium Dome and Olympic stadium. Was to be opened in 2018. A bridge will be built over the river along with a pedestrian and cycle bridge, and there will be many shops near it. Can be used for various events and was expected to hold up to 4000 people

36
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What are the 3 important types of sustainability

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-Economic sustainability
-Environmental sustainability
-Social sustainability

37
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Sustainability

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The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

38
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Why is urban sustainability important in the 21st century?(2)

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-Population increase
-Cities put pressure on the natural environment by using inputs and subsequently producing outputs

39
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The inputs(3) and outputs(3) of a city

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Inputs:
-Food, most of it is grown outside the city on farms
-Energy, most energy comes from burning fuels that are drilled or mined
-Resources, building materials like timber and concrete as well as other resources we consume

Outputs:
-Waste, lots of it ends up in landfill sites outside the city, or is burnt
-Pollution, it can spread beyond the city in the air or water
-Sewage, it is treated in sewage works before being returned to the river

40
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Describe Freiburg’s geographical location

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-A city located near the border of south-west Germany
-East of France
-North of Switzerland
-Found in the Northern Hemisphere
-Roughly 270km west of Munich, another city in Germany

41
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What does it mean to be socially sustainable?(3)

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-Good living conditions for ordinary people
-Strong, happy community
-Good quality of life

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What does it mean to be economically sustainable?

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Lots of jobs and services to boost the economy

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What does it mean to be environmentally sustainable?(3)

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-Preserving the environment
-Lots of green infrastructure
-Good waste management

44
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Proof Freiburg is a socially sustainable city?(3)

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-Conferences about sustainability are held in the city
-Locals can invest in renewable energy resources
-In one district they have invested over £5M in 9 windmills, 8 solar energy systems and an HEP plant
-35 community collection points for recycling

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Proof Freiburg is an economically sustainable city?(3)

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-Many jobs have been created in the research and manufacture of solar technology
- A solar factory in Freiburg has employed 250 people to make solar panels
- More than 10,000 people are employed in 1500 environmental businesses in the city
-Financial rewards are given to those who compost their green waste and use textile nappies

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Proof Freiburg is an environmentally sustainable city?(3)

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-Freiburg has a biogas digester for organic waste which is collected weekly
-Annual waste disposal has been reduced form 140,000 tonnes to 50,000 tonnes in 12 years
-Freiburg has more than 88% of packaging waste recycled

47
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Social planning…

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takes into account people’s needs. It is important that people take part in decision making on the things that will affect their lives

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Economic planning…

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provides people with employment

49
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Environmental planning…

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ensures resources aren’t wasted and the environment is protected for future generations

50
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Social impacts of traffic congestion

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Greater accident risk

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Environmental impacts of traffic congestion

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Air pollution due to cars’ exhaust fumes

52
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Economic impacts of traffic congestion

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Delays can result in financial consequences i.e. late deliveries

53
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Carrot (Incentive) and Stick (Punishment) approach

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Using rewards and/or punishments to induce a desired behaviour

54
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Incentives to reduce congestion in Beijing(2)

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-Thirty new metro lines
-Rapid bus transit system to be built by 2020(currently the metro only serves half of Beijing’s population)

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Punishments to reduce congestion in Beijing(4)

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-Different cars are banned one day a week, based on their number plate
-Non-residents are not allowed to bring their car into the city
-Only 20% of people who apply to own a vehicle are allowed to do so
-Congestion charge and pollution tax to help improve air quality

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Impact of Beijing’s congestion incentives and punishments

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20% drop in car use

57
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Incentives to reduce congestion in Freiburg(4)

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-9000 bike racks
-4000km of cycle paths
-low transport fares, unlimited travel within the city
-You can use tickets for events like concerts as a free ticket for public transport

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Punishments to reduce congestion in Freiburg

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Restrictions on car parking spaces- £20,000

59
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Incentives to reduce congestion in Singapore(4)

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-Overhead railway
-Efficient bus network
-Financial rewards for only using cars on weekends
-Traffic lights are monitored to maintain a smooth, efficient flow of traffic

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Punishments to reduce congestion in Singapore(4)

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-Restricted entry to the city centre during rush hours
-Electronic road pricing on major roads
-High petrol prices
-Difficult to get a driver’s license

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Impact of Singapore’s congestion incentives and punishments

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-45% less traffic accidents
-25% less road accidents

62
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Autocratic

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Relating to a ruler who has absolute power

63
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Why might Singapore and Beijing have better results with reducing congestion than Freiburg and Bristol?

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Singapore and Beijing are autocratic societies, so they don’t have to worry as much about public backlash and protests, which will make implementing the rules easier

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