Sustainable Development

Question 1

What are the five conditions for development to take place?

Answer 1

• where there is room
• where it is worthwile
• where it is allowed
• where it is possible to go
• where it makes sense (along mobility axes, zoned areas, undeveloped zones etc.)

Question 2

What are the three main drivers of development?

Answer 2

• economic driver: taxes, land prices, building costs, wages, profit margins
• social driver: mixed-use developments, community services, schools, universities, healthcare facilities
• ecological driver: energy needs, greenhouse gas reduction, embedded energy, sustainable mobility

Question 3

What are the benefits of densification?

Answer 3

• increases productivity and sustainability
• efficient use of existing infrastructure
• reduces urban sprawl and energy consumption

Question 4

Where does densification have the most potential in Switzerland?

Answer 4

• along mobility axes
• in existing underutilized building zones
• in areas with substantial residential zone reserves

Question 5

What is a 2000-Watt Site?

Answer 5

• a large site (10’000m2 +) developed in line with energy-efficient standards
• combines compact, resource-efficient construction with community planning

Question 6

How does mobility influence spatial development?

Answer 6

• mobility reduces negative perception of distance, allowing for more suburban development
• integration of public transport, cycling, and pedestrian infrastructure is crucial for sustainable development

Question 7

What is the vision for mobility in 2050?

Answer 7

• autonomous mobility dominates; no private cars
• shared bots for personalized and mass transit
• reduced accidents and costs, with travel time used productively

Question 8

What factors affect happiness in residential areas?

Answer 8

• access to green spaces, clean environments, and proximity to work
• balanced density based on lifecycle stages (e.g. yound adults prefer urban areas; families prefer suburbs)

Question 9

Why is there no ideal density?

Answer 9

• different densities suit different people, places, and times
• density planning must consider cultural, environmental, and lifecycle factors

Question 10

How does the 15-Minute City align with sustainability goals?

Answer 10

• reduces energy and transportation costs
• enhances quality of life through walkable and mixed-use neighborhoods