N20 The diagram shows a planned model of a superblock

Question 1

ai. Identify two types of vehicle allowed within the superblock model. [1]

Answer 1

Bicycles, residents’ vehicles

Question 2

aii. Determine the number of residents living in each superblock (as enclosed by the marked roads). [1]

Answer 2

900

Question 3

b. Outline one way in which superblock model could modify the microclimate of an urban area. [2]

Answer 3

With fewer cars, there’s less heat generated from vehicles. This decreases anthropogenic heat sources and contributes to a cooler microclimate.

Question 4

c. Explain two ways in which technologies can be used by urban planners to manage smart cities such as this more sustainably. [3+3]

Answer 4

Urban planners can integrate autonomous vehicles into city transportation systems. Vehicles that communicate with each other and the traffic infrastructure can optimise routes. This leads to improved traffic flow and reduced emissions

Smart parking systems can be deployed to guide drivers to available parking spots. This reduces the time spent searching for parking, decreasing traffic congestion and associated emissions while improving urban mobility