Geography - bristol & rio

• Bristol is the largest city in south west england
• Bristol is a UK city in the South West of England, located on the coast of Bristol Channel and is one of the UK’s ten core cities.
• Bristol has been a multicultural city since the 1800s, with an international port attracting migrants to live in the city for their business.
• 16% of Bristol’s population are of non-white ethnicity - Black, Asian, Mixed race.
• Migrants have been employed in jobs, where there has been a gap in skills to fill the position, contributing positively to the growth of Bristol’s economy.
• Migrants bring their culture to the city, which has resulted in Bristol’s entertainment and hospitality industries becoming world famous.
• The food industry in Bristol is especially wide and varied, with the community becoming accepting of new cultures.
• Air pollution can cause respiratory conditions for locals, including asthma and lung disease, and increase the death rate for the population.
• There is an increase in vehicles on the road, which increases the levels of air pollution.
• Crime is higher in Filwood than the Bristol average, especially for antisocial behaviour.
• Some of the buildings are listed, meaning they hold special historical meaning and cannot be demolished.
• Dereliction refers to the condition of old industrial mills and buildings that have been left abandoned, since new industries need high-tech buildings and cannot afford to renovate these buildings.
• Bristol produces half a million tonnes of waste per year, which is 50% recycled and shipped to other cities for the correct recycling process.
• Despite the improvements and schemes, some areas of Bristol have developed quicker than others, creating a difference in quality of life between residents.
• The government is offering grants for businesses to renovate protected industrial buildings.
• Only 4% of households in Stoke Bishop have a smoker, and only 37% of adults are overweight.
• This pushes residents to further edges of the city, to live in a nicer and safer environment.
• Instead of being renovated, these buildings stand abandoned and empty, becoming targets for crime and vandalism.
• Filwood is one of the top 10% most deprived areas in the UK, with 94% of residents feeling street litter is a problem for the area, and many residents don’t feel they have good health, with an above average number of children who are overweight and 56% of adults are overweight.
• Stoke Bishop has a higher proportion of residents aged above 65, which is higher than the average for Bristol, and is in the lowest 10% of deprived areas in the UK.
• Developing brownfield land means that the city centre won’t become derelict and run down.
• Some industrial areas can become leading nightlife areas, especially for urban restaurants and modern art galleries.
• Brownfield sites can become apartments, but these can be high value.
• The government needs to build on a mixture of greenfield and brownfield land, with a lot of greenfield land available for larger houses with gardens to attract wealthy families to the area.
• Bristol hosts St Paul’s Carnival to integrate and celebrate all the migrants that live in the city.
• The Carnival attracts 40,000 visitors each year, which in turn profits Bristol’s economy.
• Bristol’s population is growing rapidly, especially the young population of under 16s, which can cause problems for the city such as a shortage of housing and pressures on services such as education and healthcare.
• Bristol Rovers Football Club is constructing a new stadium near to the outskirts of the city, providing leisure opportunities for local residents and businesses.
• Shopping centres such as Cabot Circus provide leisure opportunities for local residents and job opportunities to work in retail.
• More high-tech manufacturing industries have been located to Bristol, because of its international links and government grants, including many aircraft companies.
• Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and was the capital city of Brazil until 1960.
• Tech industries offer good wages and regular salaries, but do these companies contribute to global warming?
• Brazil can be found in South America.
• Bristol is trying to improve its environment, by increasing green open spaces, with 30% of the city covered in trees.
• Rio de Janeiro is a city with global influence, known around the world for its carnivals, Christ the Redeemer statue, and hosting the 2016 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
• Green spaces are important for minimising urban sprawl and air pollution, which improves locals’ quality of life.
• Rio de Janeiro is important to the rest of Brazil because it is a major economic hub, with many large Brazilian companies having their headquarters in Brazil and using the port in Rio de Janeiro for imports and exports.
• Wildlife levels have increased in nature reserves.
• Brazil has the largest economy in South America and the 8th largest in the world, with large companies in oil manufacturing, mining, and telecommunications (mobile phones).
• Growth isn’t always positive; Bristol city is struggling with its population growth and evolving industry.