Freiburg

Question 1

Where is Freiburg found?

Answer 1

Freiburg is a city in the south of Germany

Question 2

Why did Freiburg want to become sustainable?

Answer 2

Freiburg has the youngest population in Germany & its residents feel strongly about protecting their city

Question 3

What percentage of the population are aged 18-24?

Answer 3

10%

Question 4

How long was the protest to protect the Black Forest?

Answer 4

9 months long in 1975

Question 5

What gift is given to investors?

Answer 5

Seasonal tickets to a football club

Question 6

What industry has grown in Freiburg? Why is this industry important to Freiburg?

Answer 6

The Solar Industry: Employment opportunities, businesses look after the environment and control their emissions

Question 7

State the four ways Freiburg is environmentally sustainable

Answer 7

• Bike usage
• Local Farmers Market
• Public buildings are powered by solar panels
• Building work must be balanced with environmental projects

Question 8

Name 3 characteristics of Vauban’s housing that makes it sustainable

Answer 8

Solar Panels, Regular Trams, Tram lines have vegetation grown, energy generated by wood & biogas produced from sewage, etc