Freiburg Flashcards

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How is Freiburg socially sustainable

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Everyone has equal input in the changes of the city

Groups of children give feedback and are involved in all new developments in the city

Financial investors are given free football season tickets as a thank you for investing in the city - fostering good relations

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How is Freiburg economically sustainable

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10000 residents are involved in the the green industry . One example of this is”solar valley” where there is a large cluster of solar panel manufacturers

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What is one way bikes and cars are involved in the environmental sustainability in Freiburg

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There are twice as many bikes are there are cars in Freiburg - less congestion , less pollution

Expensive car parking also discourages people from driving

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What is one way Freiburg is environmentally sustainable using their food

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Freiburg hosts a daily farmers market using organic, local grown produce

This reduces the carbon emissions produced by transporting food across the world

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How does Freiburg use solar panels to be sustainable

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Their football stadium and their town hall uses solar panels to power them .

Any excess energy is transferred to offices and homes - minimal energy waste

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How are building projects managed with sustainability in Freiburg

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Any new building project has to be balanced with an environmental project

For example , when they expanded their train station Freiburg expanded the river to introduce more birds and wildlife into the city

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