Eco City Design and environemental strategies Flashcards
What is an eco-city?
An ecologically healthy city that provides healthy abundance without consuming more renewable resources than it produces and without being toxic to itself or neighboring ecosystems.
What does the urban ecological footprint measure?
It measures the consumption of natural resources in a city, including land, resources, food consumption, and carbon emissions.
According to the WWF, how many planets would be needed if everyone lived like a Hong Kong resident?
3.9 planets.
What is the major contributor to Hong Kong’s high ecological footprint?
Carbon emissions.
How does the ecological footprint differ by housing type in Hong Kong?
Single detached houses have an ecological footprint double that of apartments.
What is the ecological footprint per person in Calgary?
8.5 global hectares (gha).
What is Masdar City?
A planned eco-city in the UAE, designed to be zero carbon and zero waste.
What energy source powers Masdar City?
A massive solar power farm with 88,000 solar panels.
What is the aim of Leuven’s Climate Neutral 2030 Project?
To become carbon neutral by 2030 and reduce emissions to 251 thousand tons.
What is one of the biggest contributors to emissions in Leuven?
Energy use in homes and buildings.
What is the goal for retrofitting homes in Leuven by 2030?
To retrofit 1,000 homes a year, which is 3% of housing stock.
What transportation goal does Leuven have for 2030?
To reduce car use from 50% to 30%.
What significant change in bicycle traffic was observed in Leuven after the Circulation Plan?
Bicycle traffic in the city center increased by 32%.
What is Leuven’s renewable energy goal by 2030?
To generate ten times as much power from photovoltaic panels as today.
What kind of waste management system does Leuven have?
A comprehensive city-wide recycling system including glass bottle return schemes and biowaste recycling.
What is one of Vancouver’s targets in the Greenest City Challenge?
To reduce solid waste in landfill by 50% based on 2008 levels.
What does Vancouver aim to achieve with its renewable energy strategy?
A reduction in community greenhouse gases by 33%.
What is the main focus of Vancouver’s green enterprise policy?
To ensure all new buildings are carbon neutral and existing buildings reduce carbon emissions by 20%.
What is the goal for transportation in Vancouver?
To make two-thirds of all journeys by foot, bike, or public transport.
What is the purpose of Vancouver’s Access to Nature strategy?
To ensure everyone has access to a park within a 5-minute walk.
What is one strategy to reduce construction waste in Vancouver?
Implementing green demolition policies to achieve a minimum of 75% recycling from pre-1940 homes.
What is the ecological footprint of Hong Kong in terms of carbon emissions?
Nearly 40% of its ecological footprint.
What type of governance approach has Leuven adopted for environmental strategies?
Inclusive governance involving citizens and organizations in research, planning, and decision-making.
What is the nationwide policy of Extended Producer Responsibility?
Producers take legal responsibility for their waste, including electronic, toxic material, carpets, textiles, and furniture.
What is the city’s goal regarding access to green space?
Everyone in the city should have access to a park within a 5-minute walk.
How will the city increase access to parks?
By acquiring private land and redeveloping sites, targeting underserved neighborhoods.
What legislation will be expanded to protect the environment?
Legislation to protect mature trees.
What is the city’s strategy for maintaining clean water?
Maintain high standards of water use, monitor waste loss, and use smart management systems.
What is Vancouver’s aim regarding urban food systems?
To be a global leader in urban food systems.
What percentage increase in food assets does Vancouver aim for over 2010 levels?
A minimum of 50% increase.
How many urban farming businesses does Vancouver plan to increase from and to?
From 18 to 35.
What will happen to the number of farmers markets in Vancouver?
Increase from 11 to 22.
What is the target for community garden plots in Vancouver?
Increase from 4,423 to 5,500.
What are Vancouver’s air quality ambitions?
To have the cleanest air of any major city in the world.
What will be established to monitor air quality in Vancouver?
Two permanent air quality stations within city limits.
What infrastructure strategy will Vancouver develop to support clean air?
An electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure strategy.
What is the goal for Vancouver’s ecological footprint reduction?
To reduce the 2006 footprint by 33%.
What percentage of Vancouver’s ecological footprint is derived from food choices?
40%.
What is the purpose of The Greenest City Fund?
To support community-based projects with a $2 million granting program.
How much less energy will homes built in Vancouver use compared to those built elsewhere in the province?
50% less energy.
What transportation developments are being made in Vancouver?
Expanded walking/cycling networks with 28 km of new cycling paths.
What stance does Vancouver take regarding coal export terminals?
Opposes the creation of new coal export terminals and bans future coal facilities.
