What has been done to regenerate Bristol Harbourside?
Bristol Harbourside is a £120m mixed-use development on the edge of the city’s floating harbour. We developed and implemented the public realm masterplan of this major waterfront regeneration project over 15 years, reactivating the heart of Bristol’s historic waterfront.
What are the city council trying to improve in Bristol from its regeneration project?
We are working to improve the city’s built environment, reduce social exclusion in our most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, strengthen the city’s economy and improve access to employment and training, particularly for people living in deprived neighbourhoods.
How much is Bristol Harbourside regeneration?
The regeneration of the Canon’s Marsh area is expected to cost £240 million. Crest Nicholson were the lead developers, constructing 450 new flats, homes and waterside offices.
How successful has Bristol been overcoming environmental challenges?
Introduction. Bristol has the ambition of becoming a European hub for low carbon industry and has enjoyed some success, with a 4.7 per cent growth in its ‘green economy’ in 2012.
How was Bristol regenerated?
In the past Bristol docks was an important industrial area with shipbuilding and warehouses right in the centre of the city. Over time the docks became outdated and too small for big container ships. It is now known as Bristol Harbourside and contains many new functions. This is an example of regeneration.
How can regenerating a city like Bristol solve urban problems?
Bristol’s Urban Development Corporation The Urban Development Corporations were set up to regenerate the inner city areas by attracting private investment to the worst areas. They could purchase any necessary land and then had to stimulate the economy to attract private investment.
Why did Bristol Temple Quarter need regeneration?
The scheme aims to create a first class welcome to Bristol for passengers arriving into Temple Meads and will improve links between the station and city centre. It also opens up new land for employment space – contributing to the council’s ambitious targets for creating jobs in the Enterprise Zone.
How many houses are being built in Bristol?
New homes we’ve built We will have built over 250 new homes between 2015 and 2021.
How deep are Bristol docks?
Bristol’s floating Harbour covers an area of 70 acres – so there is a LOT of water. At its deepest point – near Underfall Yard – the harbour is around 10 metres deep. At Cumberland Basin, the water is around 5 metres deep to the sides and around 8 metres deep in the middle.
Why did Bristol docks close?
By the middle of the 19th Century Bristol City docks were often cut off when ships ran aground blocking all shipping until the wreck could be cleared.
What has Bristol done to improve the environment?
To help achieve this we have implemented the externally verified Environmental Management System ISO 14001 across all our direct sites and services. This helps us manage, measure and reduce our environmental impacts such as energy, waste, water, carbon. continually improve our environmental performance.
What is Brunel’s Shed Bristol?
Engine Shed is an Enterprise Hub led by the University of Bristol. It’s aim is to drive inward investment, create jobs and support the growth of businesses to drive inclusive growth and innovation for the West of England region.
How is the regeneration of Bristol helping the city?
We are working to improve the city’s built environment, reduce social exclusion in our most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, strengthen the city’s economy and improve access to employment and training, particularly for people living in deprived neighbourhoods. A variety of regeneration schemes are taking place across the city.
What is the role of Bristol City Council?
Bristol City Council is committed to improving access to local jobs and training for local people, one of the core elements of regeneration activity within the city. As the founding member of the West at Work partnership the council and other agencies work together to further develop Bristol’s workforce and help our residents find employment.
Why is Bristol Harbourside the new heart of Bristol?
Downsizing allows them to also help their children get onto the property ladder, their equity being used for first time home purchases. The Bristol harbourside regeneration has been so successful that the area has now been re-defined as the new heart of Bristol.
Why is Bristol so important to young people?
Young professionals are particularly interested in the development, their modern working lifestyles and flexible hours allowing them to have a wider choice of where they live. The harbourside and Bristol’s waterfront was the beating heart of the city economy 200 years ago. The unique floating habour allowed trade to continue no matter the tide.