Opportunities created by urban change

• Cultural mix

  • 50 countries represented
  • St Paul’s Carnival (attracts 40,000)
• Recreation and Entertainment

  • Entertainment (The Bristol Old Vic)
  • 2 football teams (Bristol City, Bristol Rovers)
• Employment

  • High tech industries = jobs
  • 50 silicon businesses
  • Many TNCs
  • £100 million improved broadband
• Integrated transport system

  • Links different types of public transport
  • Reduces congestion
  • Increased people walking and cycling by 57%
• Urban greening

  • More than 90% live within 350m of park spaces
  • 300 parks
  • 1/3 of Bristol is open space
  • 2015 European Green Capital Status