temple quarter regeneration

• What are run-down urban areas known as?

  Brownfield sites
• Why are brownfield sites more expensive to build on?

  They often need land and buildings cleared
• What is a potential contamination issue with brownfield sites?

  They may be contaminated from industrial use
• What is one advantage of developing brownfield sites?

  Existing buildings can be reused for various purposes
• How can developing brownfield sites affect urban sprawl?

  It reduces urban sprawl by using developed land
• How does building on brownfield sites improve the visual environment?

  It uses unsightly areas for new developments
• Why was the Temple Quarter in need of regeneration?

  It was very run down and uninviting
• What impression did the Temple Quarter give to visitors?

  It gave a bad impression to visitors
• When was the first railway station built in the Temple Quarter?

  In 1841
• What major construction helped reduce flooding in the Temple Quarter?

  The 'Floating Harbour' and Feeder Canal
• What percentage of the Temple Quarter was covered by railway sidings?

  40 percent
• What happened to the remaining terraced housing in the twentieth century?

  It was removed during slum clearance
• What was the main industry in the Temple Quarter?

  Ropeworks, timber yards, and glassworks
• What is the significance of the surviving cobbled streets in the Temple Quarter?

  They are historically important and add character
• What is the purpose of the Engine Shed in the Temple Quarter?

  It houses high-tech and creative businesses
• What is the target for new jobs in the Temple Quarter by 2020?

  4000 new jobs
• What is the total area covered by the Temple Quarter regeneration project?

  70 hectares
• What is one of the key aspects of the Temple Quarter regeneration project?

  Enterprise Zone status to encourage growth
• What incentives do Enterprise Zones offer to businesses?

  Business rate relief and low rents
• What is the planned redevelopment for Temple Meads Station?

  To turn it into a modern transport hub
• What improvements are planned for the rail journey times to London?

  Electrification will shorten journey times
• What is the purpose of the new bridge across the River Avon?

  To provide access to the new Bristol Arena
• What is the seating capacity of the Bristol Arena for major events?

  Up to 12,000 spectators
• What type of events will the Bristol Arena host?

  Conventions, exhibitions, and sporting events
• What is the significance of Brunel's Engine Shed in the regeneration project?

  It is a historic building being reused
• What is included in the new Innovation Centre at Brunel's Engine Shed?

  Micro-electronics and digital production companies
• What is the Bristol Gigabit project?

  It involves the use of superfast broadband
• What are the key aspects of the Temple Quarter regeneration project?

  • Enterprise Zone status
  • Creation of 4000 new jobs by 2020
  • 240,000 m² of new or refurbished buildings
  • Major redevelopment of Temple Meads Station
• How can the success of the Temple Quarter regeneration be measured?

  • Economic improvement
  • Environmental enhancement
  • Social benefits for the community
• What are the planned key projects in the Temple Quarter regeneration?

  • Engine Shed for high-tech businesses
  • Temple Studios for digital enterprises
  • Major redevelopment of Temple Meads Station
• What are the potential impacts of the Bristol Arena on the Temple Quarter regeneration?

  • Attracts visitors and events
  • Enhances local economy
  • Provides a venue for community activities
• What are the characteristics of a brownfield site as seen in the Temple Quarter?

  • Previously developed land
  • Often contaminated
  • Requires clearing and redevelopment
• Why is Isambard Kingdom Brunel significant to Bristol?

  • Key figure in engineering and transportation
  • Designed important infrastructure like railways
  • Contributed to Bristol's industrial development