Sustainable Urban Development

Question 1

Sustainable development

Answer 1

Development which meets the needsof the people without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Question 2

Ecological footprint

Answer 2

In 2007 the average ecological footprint of each person on Earth was 2.7 globa ha. However, this is far from evenly spread with Londoners alone having a footprint of 5.48 global ha.

Question 3

Biocapacity

Answer 3

Refers to the capacity of a given biologically productive area to generate an ongoing supply of renewable resources and to absorb its spillar wastes. Unsustainability occurs if the areas ecological footprint exceeds its biocapacity.

Question 4

Social impact of urabn cities

Answer 4

. Adequate provision of schools and healthcare
. Available food supplies
. Green housing and buildings
. Clean water and sanitation
. Green public transport
. Green energy access
. Recreation areas and community support

Question 5

Economic impact of urabn cities

Answer 5

. Employment opportunities
. Production and distribution of renewable energy
. Investment in green technology and innovation

Question 6

Environmental impact of urabn cities

Answer 6

Waste and recycling management
Energy efficiency
Water management
Air quality conservation
Adaption to and mitigation of dimate change
Forest and soil management

Question 7

Political impact of urabn cities

Answer 7

Adoption of green urban planning and design
Strategies to reduce inequalities
Strengthening of cml and political rights
Support of local, national, regional and global links