Freiburg Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What must a sustainable city have?
A
- Environmental sustainability-Environment is conserved and cared for
- Social involvement-Local people are involved in decision making
- Economic sustainability-Providing employment
2
Q
Where is Freiburg?
A
South West Germany
3
Q
What is Freiburg doing environmentally?
A
- 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
4
Q
What is Freiburg doing economically/socially?
A
- 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
