Freiburg Case Study Flashcards by Freija Guntripp | Brainscape

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What must a sustainable city have?

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Environmental sustainability-Environment is conserved and cared for
Social involvement-Local people are involved in decision making
Economic sustainability-Providing employment

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Where is Freiburg?

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South West Germany

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What is Freiburg doing environmentally?

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Lots of solar panels
Designed to be compact to reduce need for cars.
80% of all paper is recycled
46% is green space
Houses are built to be carbon neutral

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What is Freiburg doing economically/socially?

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10,000 people are employed in 150 different environmental/scientific jobs
Local people have been involved in the planning process
Tourism is encouraged using the green city to attract people

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