Temple quarter regeneration project

• What is the Temple Quarter Project?

  An urban regeneration project in Bristol
• Why was regeneration needed in the Temple Quarter?

  It was run down due to deindustrialisation, affecting visitors' first impressions
• What traditional industries declined in the Temple Quarter?

  Reworks, timber yards, malthouses, and glassworks
• What was a major issue affecting accessibility in the Temple Quarter?

  Poor planning and lack of transport integration
• What was the unemployment situation in the Temple Quarter?

  There were high rates of unemployment
• What was the target for job creation by 2020 in the Temple Quarter Project?

  4,000 jobs
• What was the long-term job creation target for the Temple Quarter Project by 2037?

  17,000 jobs
• What were the major projects planned in the Temple Quarter Project?

  • Bristol Arena
  • Brunel's Engine Shed
• What was the intended opening year for the Bristol Arena?

  2018
• What types of events was the Bristol Arena supposed to host?

  Small theatre events, exhibitions, and sporting events
• What happened to the Bristol Arena project?

  It was dropped due to rising costs and delays
• How much did the council spend on clearing the Bristol Arena site?

  £12 million
• What is the purpose of the site where the Bristol Arena was planned?

  To be used for mixed use, including shops, offices, housing, and a conference centre
• What is Brunel's Engine Shed being transformed into?

  An Innovation Centre
• How much funding was allocated for the Brunel's Engine Shed project?

  £1.7 million
• What types of companies are included in Brunel's Engine Shed?

  Microelectronics, media, and digital production companies
• How has Temple Meads Train Station been improved?

  To encourage more people to travel by train
• What was done to the London to Bristol train line?

  It has been electrified to shorten journey time to the capital
• What improvements were made to the road layout in the Temple Quarter?

  It was linked to the Rapid Transit Network and the Bristol-Bath cycle network
• How successful has the Temple Quarter Project been so far?

  It has created 4,000 of the intended 17,000 jobs by 2037
• What additional funding did the government award to the Temple Quarter Project in 2022?

  £95 million
• What has the redevelopment of Brunel's Engine Shed attracted?

  A number of high-tech businesses
• What does the failure of the Bristol Arena indicate about the Temple Quarter Project?

  Funds are not always being invested wisely