21st century geography

Cards (10)

  • Since the 1800s, Bristol has been a multicultural city with 16% of the population being of non-white ethnicity
  • Migrants have positively contributed to Bristol's growth by filling skill gaps in jobs, allowing the economy to continue growing without service shortages
  • Migrants have brought their culture to Bristol, enhancing the entertainment, hospitality, and food industries
  • Bristol hosts St Paul's Carnival, attracting 40,000 visitors annually and benefiting the city's economy
  • Bristol's population, especially the young population, is rapidly growing, leading to challenges such as a shortage of housing and pressures on services like education and healthcare
  • Bristol faces challenges with its growth, including dereliction, waste and pollution, and housing shortages
  • Dereliction: Old industrial buildings left abandoned, leading to crime and vandalism, pushing residents to the edges of the city
  • Waste & Pollution: Bristol produces half a million tonnes of waste per year, leading to air pollution and respiratory conditions, with solutions like recycling and reducing car speeds
  • Housing Shortages: Growing population causing housing price increases, with solutions including building on greenfield and brownfield land
  • Inequality in Bristol: Disparities in quality of life between areas like Filwood and Stoke Bishop, leading to social inequality