Urban Change in The UK

Question 1

Importance of Bristol

Answer 1

.Education-2 large universities
.Tourism-8th most popular city for foreign visitors
.Culture and entertainment-home to creators of Wallace and Gromit
.Industry-largest concentration of silicon chip manufacturers outside California

Question 2

Why is Bristol an important international city

Answer 2

Transport-good road and rail links, 2 major docks and Bristol airport links to Europe and the USA
Industry-global industries like aerospace and media and inward investment from abroad
Education-attracts international students

Question 3

Social opportunities of Cabot circus

Answer 3

.Opened in 2008 at a cost of £500m
.Shops and leisure facilities take up 2/3 of floor space
.Also offices, a cinema, a hotel and 250 apartments

Question 4

Industry of Defence Procurement Agency

Answer 4

.Employs over 10,000 people
.Supplies the arm, air force and navy with everything from boots to aircraft carriers
.Established on a greenfield site
.Created a demand for housing which contributed to the city’s urban sprawl

Question 5

How are the changes affecting Bristol’s environment

Answer 5

Plans to:
.Improve energy efficiency-reduce energy use by 30% and CO2 emissions by 40% by 2020
.Increase the use of renewable energy from 2%
.Increase the use of brownfield sites for new businesses and housing

Question 6

How has urban change created new opportunities in Bristol

Answer 6

.Rapid Transit Network-3 bus routes linking railway station to Park and Ride sites
.Electrification of the railway line to London-greener and more reliable journeys
.Aims to double number of cyclists by 2020

Question 7

How has Bristol contributed to urban greening

Answer 7

.More than a 1/3 of Bristol is open space
.8 nature reserves and 300 parks in the city

Question 8

Temple Quarter Regeneration-why was it needed

Answer 8

.Area was very run down
.It gave bad impression to visitors

Question 9

Temple Quarter Regeneration-how has it been regenerated

Answer 9

.Improvements to Temple Meads station
.Enterprise zones-offer incentives to businesses to move into the area including low rents an business taxes
.New bridge across the River Avon-gives access to the new Bristol Arena currently being built