Friburg Case Study

Question 1

Social sustainability in frieburg

Answer 1

Locals are involved with urban planning

Locals are encouraged to walk and cycle

City focuses on affordable housing

Question 2

Economic sustainability in frieburg

Answer 2

The city holds environmental conferences

There are 10,000 jobs across 1000 environmental business which contributes to the economy

The city specialises in the manufacturing of solar tech

Question 3

Environmental sustainability in Frieburg

Answer 3

Financial rewards are given to locals how compost their waste

Locals are encouraged to invest in renewable energy

The city uses bio-gas to produces energy for 28,000 homes

44,000 tress have been planted for more green space and to regulate the cities temperature

The city recycles 88% of packaging waste

The city recycles 70% of total waste

Retain and reuse rain water

Question 4

Sustainable management strategies

Answer 4

400km of cycle path

9000 bike parking spaces

Tram travel
Increased by 20,000 journeys
Car travel decreased by 30,000 journeys