P2 SECTION A : URBAN ISSUES AND CHALLENGES - FREIBURG

Question 1

FREIBURG: BACKGROUND

Answer 1

• Scheme set up in 1970
• One of the youngest populations in Germany
• Old town is cobbled (reduces traffic)
• City situated in Black Forest

Question 2

FREIBURG: WATER AND ENERGY

Answer 2

• Plans to be 100% renewable by 2050 by reducing consumption by 50%
• 10m kw of electricity from solar power every year
• Wastewater system allows waste water to be reused
• Grey water used in homes

Question 3

FREIBURG: WASTE RECYCLING

Answer 3

• Energy for 28 000 homes provided by burning waste
• Annual disposal reduced from 140,000 to 50 000 tonnes in 12 years
• More than 88% packing waste recycled

Question 4

FREIBURG: CREATING GREEN SPACE

Answer 4

• 40% of the city is forested
• 56% of forest are nature conversation areas
• River Dreisam unmanaged and allowed to flow freely (provides habitats)
• 44 000 trees planted in parks and streets

Question 5

FREIBURG: SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

Answer 5

• 70% of population within 200m of tram stop
• Vauban: $20 000 for parking permit
• Bike sheds around town
• Cycle routes throughout city