Chapter 9 - The Development Of Urban & Rural Sustainable Communities

Question 1

What are the main characteristics of sustainable urban developments in terms or energy

Answer 1

Reduced energy for heating and cooling
Using renewable energy
Use of heat pumps biomass
Smart grid to manage electrictity

Question 2

What are the main characteristics of sustainable urban developments in terms or transport

Answer 2

Communication technologies all working from home
Good public transport
Development of cycle networks

Question 3

What are the main characteristics of sustainable urban developments in terms of waste and water management

Answer 3

Planned waste management systems
Use of waste to energy technologies
Strategies for dealing with water shortages
Sustainable urban drainage schemes

Question 4

Give 4 different issues that underpin the development of rural communities

Answer 4

Economic cost and environmental impact of linking rural dwellings to everything
Application of independent energy sources eg biomass boilers or solar panels
Potential for use of local water sources
Use of small scale waste water treatment solutions