Sustainable Cities

Question 1

Sustainability

Answer 1

Meeting the needs of today’s generation without compromising the needs of future generations

Question 2

Sustainable City

Answer 2

An urban area where residents have a way of life that will last a long time, and the environment is not damaged, and the economic and social fabric are able to stand the test of time due to local involvement

Question 3

What does involving the local community involve?

Answer 3

Surveys about future plans
Neighbourhood watch
Designing eco friendly housing

Question 4

What does conserving historic and natural environments involve?

Answer 4

Building on brownfield
Landmarks- ie Tower of London
Cultural

Question 5

What does providing open space involve?

Answer 5

Having parks- ie Hyde Park
Allows locals to get exercise
Socialise- brings community together

Question 6

What does efficient public transport involve?

Answer 6

Low cost
Quick
ie Tube, Boris Bikes

Question 7

What does reducing and safely disposing of waste involve?

Answer 7

Recycling schemes
Reducing energy consumption
Charging for carrier bags
Carbon efficient homes

Question 8

5 Characteristics of a Sustainable City

Answer 8

Involve the local community
Provide open space
Reduce and safely dispose of waste
Efficient public transport
Conserving the historic and natural environment