21st century geography

• 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