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Temple Meads regeneration (how has the area been regenerated? (target to…
Temple Meads regeneration
why did it need regeneration?
area was very run down
it gave a bad impression to visitors driving in from the south or south-east, or arriving at Temple Meads railway station
4 areas within the temple quarter
Avon Riveride
old industrial buildings used for light industries. green spaces were created by demolishing a former diesel depot
Silverthorne lane
remains of the Bristol ironworks and the city's gasworks. access is difficult because of historic railway arches
Temple Quay
a former industrial area, including ropeworks, timber yards and potteries
Temple Meads city gateway
dominated by temple meads railway station. Cut off by the rest of the area by the Temple gate dual carriageway built in the 1970s
how successful has regeneration been?
Improved access from in and around Bristol
Improvements to temple meads station
improved layout with links to the rapid transit network and the Bristol-Bath cycle
Enterprise Zone status
enterprise zones offer incentives to businesses to move to the area, including low rents and business taxes
New Bridges across the rive Avon
Gives access to the new Bristol Arena, currently being built
how has the area been regenerated?
target to create 4000 new jobs by 2020 and 17000 by 2037
240000 m2 of either new or refurbished buildings
Glass Wharf- new office development
Engine Shed- for high tech and creative business
Temple studios- new technical and digital enterprises
Temple Meads station major development to turn the station into a modern transport hub for the city
paintworks - new mixed use development
Arena island - with new bridge to the arena
Bristol Arena
due to pen in 2018
access by the new bridge over the river Avon, this route will be redeveloped with cafes, offices and flats
the arena will be used for concerts, conventions, exhibitions and sporting events. the area around the arena will host outdoor events