Freiburg case study Flashcards
1
Q
How have Freiburg planned their city to be sustainable?
A
SOCIAL - financial rewards to composting, locals invest in renewables, enough affordable homes
ECONOMIC - 10,000 people in 1500 businesses, over 1000 people in solar technology
ENVIRONMENTAL - brownfield sites, 5000 low energy houses, 88% packaged waste is recycled
2
Q
How have Freiburg led the way in water?
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- collecting rainwaters
- green roofs
- pavements allow water to soak through
- unpaved tramways
- drainage wetlands
3
Q
How have they led the way in energy?
A
- energy saving
- efficient technology
- renewable energy sources
4
Q
How have they led the way in green spaces?
A
- 40% city is forested
- only native trees and shrubs are planted
- 44000 trees have been planted in parks and streets
- River Dreisam flows unmanaged
