South West of England, close to the mouth of the River Avon
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Filwood
• In top 10% of most deprived areas in country
• Average of 1,300 crimes per year
• Average life expectancy of 78, compared to national average of 81
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Stoke Bishop
• One of the most affluent areas in the country
• Fewer than 300 crimes per year
• Average life expectancy of 83
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Environmental Challenges
• >0.5 million tonnes of waste per year, most sent to landfill
• Many industrial buildings in Stokes Croft area abandoned after WW2
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Environmental Challenges contd.
• Population growth has led to building on brownfield sites e.g. Finzels Reach- old sugar refinery, redeveloped into apartments, shops + offices
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Urban Sprawl
• When a city spreads into the rural-urban fringe surrounding it
• New houses are continuing to be built on greenfield sites north of Bristol: 8,000 were built in Bradley Stoke and 3,000 in Harry Stoke
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Filwood
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• In top 10% of most deprived areas in country
• Average of 1,300 crimes per year
• Average life expectancy of 78, compared to national average of 81
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