Rio & Bristol

• What makes Bristol important regionally/internationally?


  -two large universities

  -global industries

  -silicon chip manufactors
• What are Bristol's key features?


  -Two major docks

  -Uk's 8th most popular city for foreign visitors
• What impact has migration had on the growth of Bristol?


  Positive impacts:

  -Migrants are usually young and balance out the ageing population

  -Migrants are Employed in a variety of sectors

  -Contribute to the local economy

  Negative impacts:

  -Creates pressure on housing and employment

  -Need to provide education for foreign people
• How has urban change caused opportunities in Bristol?


  -Cultural mix

  -Positive multiplier effect (more employment, more spending)
• How has urban change caused challenges in Bristol?


  -Urban deprivation, inequalities in housing

  -Brownfield and greenfield sites

  -Dereliction, waste disposal
• How has Bristol's urban change led to urban sprawl?


  -increase demand in housing

  -rapid population growth

  -lack of affordable housing
• Why is Rio important?


  -Produces 5% of Brazil's GDP

  -Popular tourist destination

  -Major port of coffee, iron ore and sugar