paper 2 - Freiburg Flashcards
1
Q
where is Freiburg
A
germany
2
Q
how is it sustainable, what strategies are used?
A
- providing green spaces
- recycling water to conserve supplies
- minimizing the use of greenfield sites by using brownfield sites
- conserving sites and buildings
- range of employment
- city wastes kept within capacity of local spaces
- reduce reliance of fossil fuels
- solar panels
- bicycles
- organic food products
3
Q
how does Freiburg deal with traffic management
A
tram network - low fares allow unlimited travel, connected bus roots, regular tram stops
400km of cycle pathways
restrictions of parking spaces
4
Q
how do Freiburg use organic food produce
A
sustainable food means no chemicals are used meaning eutrophication doesnt occur and bee populations can be saved
5
Q
how do they use recycling water
A
grey water, rainwater harvesting
6
Q
how do they use solar panels
A
renewable energy which doestn use fossil fuels
7
Q
why do they use bicycles
A
less air pollution which will keep everyone fit and healthy and will reduce pollution
