Lecture 11: Built Environment

Question 1

Implications of Urban Sprawl

Answer 1

reduction in mixed land use, greater distance between home work and school, reduction in active transport, increased use of personal automobile, less public transportation, lower social captial

Question 2

Considerations for Built environment

Answer 2

health impact assessment (considers health impacts of potential plans)
school placement
urban redevelopment
walkable neighborhoods
preserve farmland, nature, recreation