2.1 Flashcards
Sustainable development
- Meet the needs of the present population
- Achieve high standards of living
- ensure future generation meet their needs
Economic sustainability [ r ]
Gross Domestic Product
Economic sustainability
- High enough population density
- Support local small businesses
- Keep transport and infrastructure costs low
- buildings and object located near eo, residents need not travel, lower costs
Social sustainability [r ]
Life expectancy and adult literacy rate
Social sustainability
1) inclusive
2) sense of shared identity
- shared community spaces
- regular interactions
Facilitate regular interactions example
Residents’ Networks ( RN ) promote neighbourliness and community cohesiveness
- encourage residents to voice opinions about issues of the neighbourhood
Sustainable development environmentally
1) protect nature
- NParks safeguard habitats
2) facilities that minimise waste
- conveniently placed recycling bins to encourage residents to recycle
3) energy and water efficient design for buildings
- collect rainwater used for block washing of void decks