16 Sustainable Development of Urban Areas

Question 1

How is the East Village a sustainable area?

Answer 1

• connect transport
• green open space (10 hectares)
• energy efficient apartments
• green roads (animals + drainage)
• affordable housing
• car park (pay extra to limit car usage)
• small shops + businesses (keep money local)

Question 2

What are the different types of green space in the East Village? (10 hectares)

Answer 2

• wetland area (recycle water)
• green roofs
• large central park + play area
• green space
• orchard with fruit trees

Question 3

How efficient is the East Village?

Answer 3

Water - 50% less than in urban areas (recycle)

Energy - 30% less than in urban areas (combine heat + power - use same source)

Question 4

Why did Bristol need a more sustainable transport scheme?

Answer 4

Bristol is a dense city
Car - traffic + pollution + road not safe
Cycle - easy + cheap + pollution-free

Question 5

What scheme did Bristol put into place?

Answer 5

The Bristol Cycling Strategy:

Network of cycle routes (quiet areas or split street space)

Question 6

What other transport strategies has Bristol introduced?

Answer 6

Metro-style rail - MetroWest
Rapid transit bus - MetroBus
Electric car charging ponts
20 mph in neighbourhood - safety for walking + cycling
3 park + rides around city - park car + go into city by bus