Sustainable City

Question 1

what is sustainable development?

Answer 1

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future gens to meet their own needs

Question 2

3 key elements of a sustainable city

Answer 2

economy, social, environment

Question 3

3 main objectives of a sustainable city

Answer 3

economic growth, social progress, environmental conservation

Question 4

what is economic growth? (ensure xx, support xx, encourage xx)

Answer 4

• ensure prosperity
• support diversified economic development
• encourage employment

Question 5

3 measures for economic growth

Answer 5

1. develop infrastructure -> enhance flow of people and goods with other cities (e.g. hk-zhuhai-macao bridge)
2. build closer economic ties with the mainland (e.eg. closer economic partnership arrangement -> facilitate hk business to expand to mainland market)
3. support traditional and local economic activites

Question 6

what is social progress?

Answer 6

everyone is equal and has the same rights to use resources
- rmb to: involve stakeholders when making decisions

Question 7

4 measures for social progress

Answer 7

1. assist low-income groups
   
   • public housing, implement social security
     schemes
2. provide training to ensure people can adapt to changing economic development
3. consult public views on new gov policies
4. set up minimum wage

Question 8

what is environment conservation? (reduce xx, preserve xx)

Answer 8

• reduce burden on the environment
• preserve natural resources

Question 9

3 measures for environment conservation

Answer 9

• develop renewable energy resources (e.g. waste-to-energy tech)
• construct eco-buildings (comply with energy-saving standards)
• education to change habits and attitude of the environment

Question 10

can we achieve diff objectives at the same time?

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

difficulties of achieving sustainability (4)

Answer 11

1. reclamation (urban development projects) damages natural environment
2. protecting environment may increase economic burden of businesses
   
   • e.g. renewable energy -> high electricity fee -> high operating cost
3. conservation measure may harm economic interest of stakeholders
   
   • e.g. people may not be able to develop private land freely bc need to conserve parts of the land, which may result in a loss
4. people may not want to abndon comfy lifestyle for the sake of the environment